schoolmarm

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a woman schoolteacher (especially one regarded as strict)

Etymology

From school + marm (“madam”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

schoolma'am, schoolmistress, mistress

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