"arbitress" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: arbitresses [plural]
Etymology: arbiter + -ess Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|arbiter|ess}} arbiter + -ess Head templates: {{en-noun}} arbitress (plural arbitresses)
  1. A female arbiter.

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