investigatrix

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English

Etymology

From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Latin Lua error in Module:parameters at line 307: Parameter "sc" should be a valid script code; the value "polytonic" is not valid. See WT:LOS.; see -rix.

Noun

investigatrix (plural investigatrices)

  1. (deprecated template usage) feminine equivalent of investigator
    • 1843 C.E. Passages at the German Brunnen, in The Metropolitan Magazine, Saunders and Otley; Volume XXXVII, page #357:
      Our indefatigable investigatrix quickly brought us more positive information. She had actually overheard Sir John lay his heart and fortune at Miss Beechwood’s feet, without mentioning his hand.