Dowager
Dowager noun - A dignified usually elderly woman of some rank or authority.
Usage example: the town's dowagers frequently shake their heads over the younger generation
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Synonyms for Dowager
Headmistress and dowager are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Headmistress" instead a noun "Dowager".
Headmistress
Headmistress noun - A woman headmaster.
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Synonyms for Headmistress
Dowager and headmistress are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dowager" instead a noun "Headmistress".
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