infiltratrix
English
Etymology
Formed as infiltrate + -trix, after infiltrator. Compare the French infiltratrice and the Italian infiltratrice.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɪnfɪltɹeɪtɹɪks/
Noun
infiltratrix (masculine infiltrator)
- (rare) A woman who infiltrates; a female infiltrator.
- 1953, Fourth Leaders from The Times: A selection from the past twelve months, London: The Times Publishing Company Limited, page 81, chapter title:
- The Infiltratrix
- 1997, The Private Library CII?, Private Libraries Association, page 21:
- Dere grany, the infiltratrix, what big ears you have.
- 1953, Fourth Leaders from The Times: A selection from the past twelve months, London: The Times Publishing Company Limited, page 81, chapter title:
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