investigatrix

English

Etymology

From Latin investigatrix (investīgātrix); see -rix.

Noun

investigatrix (plural investigatrices)

  1. female equivalent of investigator
    • 1843 CE 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.
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