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Meaning of ADULTERESS

Pronunciation:  u'dulturis

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  a woman adulterer
 

ADULTERESS is a 10 letter word that starts with A.

 

 Synonyms: fornicatress, hussy, jade, loose woman, slut, strumpet
 
 See Also: adulterer, fornicator

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\A*dul"ter*ess\, n. [Fem. from L. adulter. Cf.
{Advoutress}.]
1. A woman who commits adultery.

2. (Script.) A woman who violates her religious engagements.
   --James iv. 4.

 

 

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