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precentrix|prɪˈsɛntrɪks|
[a. med.L. præcentrix fem., corresp. to præcentor precentor: see -trix.]
A female precentor or leader of a choir.
1706A. Bedford Temple Mus. ii. 19 He..made his Sister Præcentrix to the Women. 1825Scott Betrothed xix, The abbess..called on her Precentrix, and desired her to command her niece's attendance immediately. 1901Rosa Graham S. Gilbert 68 The Precentrix, like the Precentor, was responsible for the church services. |