benefactress

ben·e·fac·tress

B0186200 (bĕn′ə-făk′trĭs)n. A woman who gives aid, especially financial aid.

ben•e•fac•tress

(ˈbɛn əˌfæk trɪs, ˌbɛn əˈfæk-)

n. a woman who confers a benefit, bequest, or endowment. [1425–75] usage: See -ess.

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benefactress - a woman benefactor benefactor, helper - a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)

benefactress

nounA person who gives to a charity or cause:benefactor, contributor, donator, donor, giver.

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