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Latin
Etymology
From praefectus + -issa.
Pronunciation
Noun
praefectissa f (genitive praefectissae, masculine praefectus); first declension
- (Medieval Latin) female steward or governor; wife of a steward or governor
Declension
First-declension noun.
Quotations
- Parentes: Praenobilis dominus Franciscus Ignatius Sury pro tempore praefectus in arce Thierstein. Praenobilis domina Maria Jacobea Basilia Sury praefectissa. [1]
References
- ^ Solothurn State Archive, parish book 046 Büsserach 1744–1802, page 012, entry 05 (baptism on 26 January 1756)