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warrioress

warrioress

1 9.9
An old word for a woman who fights in war
  • noun
  • /ˈwɛr.i.əˌrɛs/
  • Archaic
translation icon : guerrera
  • In the old epic, the warrioress was honored for her bravery in battle.

Examples

  • Many stories feature a brave warrioress fighting for justice.

  • The warrioress led her troops into battle.

  • The ancient tale describes a fearless warrioress who led her army to victory.

  • Legends often celebrate the courage of a warrioress defending her homeland.

  • The ancient tales often spoke of the brave warrioress who defended her village from invaders.

  • In the battlefield, the warrioress fought fiercely alongside her comrades.

  • The legendary warrioress wielded her sword with skill, inspiring all who witnessed her courage.

Synonyms

warrior
vswarrioress
∞ 3.9

A person who fights in battles as part of an army

refers specifically to women rather than any gender
fierce warrior
vswarrioress
3 4.1

A person who fights bravely and with great force in battle

is usually neutral in intensity rather than aggressive
swordswoman
vswarrioress
1 7.7

A woman skilled at fighting with a sword

is broader and covers female fighters beyond sword users

Surface Forms

warrioress singular
warrioresses plural

Morphology

warrioress = warrior (transparent) = warrior + ess

The meaning 'female warrior' is a straightforward derivation from 'warrior' with the feminine suffix '-ess', so learners who know 'warrior' and the pattern '-ess' will understand it.

Etymology

The word warrioress comes from warrior ('a fighter') plus the ending -ess ('woman'), the same ending in actress and waitress, so it originally meant a woman who fights in battle.