Dictionary

ancestress

noun an·ces·tress \ˈan-ˌses-trəs\

Definition of ANCESTRESS

:  a female ancestor
ADVERTISEMENT

First Known Use of ANCESTRESS

1580

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: ancestrialPrevious Word in the Dictionary: ancestralAll Words Near: ancestress
ADVERTISEMENT
How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.
Test your vocab with our fun, fast game
Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears