postmistress

[ pohst-mis-tris ]

noun

1. Older Use. a woman in charge of a post office.

Gender Note

See -ess.

Word History and Origins

Origin of postmistress¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; post ³ + mistress

Example Sentences

A former postmistress wrongly accused of theft has still not received final compensation,18 months after first starting the application process.

From BBC

Those small-town postmistresses with their vintage Goldwater buttons have moved on to farther shores, and the GOP history they once cherished hasn’t just been forgotten or neglected in the Trump era, but utterly obliterated.

From Salon

Ms Vennells began to respond, saying "I really don't remember it relating to the decision" prompting groans from the public gallery where former sub-postmasters and postmistresses were watching proceedings.

From BBC

The retired postmistress' death was originally treated as an accident when she was found 11 years ago by emergency workers after family and neighbours became concerned about her welfare.

From BBC

Today we will hear evidence from Lord Arbuthnot, a former MP and vocal campaigner on behalf of former sub-postmasters and postmistresses.

From BBC