English

Noun

pastoress ‎(plural pastoresses)

1. A female pastor (person who tends to a flock)
   • 1868, William Conant Church, The Galaxy, Volume 5:

     The first Mrs. Kirke was, I judge, a sedate pastoress, who looked well after her household and her husband's flock.

2. A female pastor (minister or priest of a Christian church)