preceptress

None the less however did our worthy preceptress take occasion to remonstrate.

And this was the correct schoolmistress, the preceptress and example of all the virtues!

The habits of spoiled children are not to be changed by the most skilful preceptress, without the aid of time.

Even “Momsey,” whom she worshipped, could not cross a room as did the preceptress of Lakeview Hall.

Nan cried, putting up her lips for the warm kiss the preceptress gave her.