Feminine of Nouns starting with 'T'

The feminine of Tsar (also spelled Tzar) is Tsarina (or Tzarina).

Rule: This is a title of nobility from Russian, which has its own distinct feminine form.

Definitions:

• A Tsar was the emperor of Russia before 1917.
• A Tsarina was the wife of a tsar, or a female ruler of Russia.

Examples:

• Tsar Nicholas II was the last emperor of Russia.
• Catherine the Great was a powerful Tsarina who ruled in her own right.

The feminine of Tempter is Temptress.

Rule: The feminine form is created by adding the "-ess" suffix and altering the root word.

Definitions:

• A Tempter is a person who tempts or entices someone to do something wrong or unwise.
• A Temptress is a woman who tempts or entices, especially in a seductive way.

Examples:

• In the story, the devil was the ultimate tempter.
• She played the role of a cunning temptress in the movie.

The feminine of Testator is Testatrix.

Rule: This is a legal term where the Latin masculine ending "-or" is replaced with the feminine ending "-rix."

Definitions:

• A Testator is a person (especially a man) who has made a will or given a legacy.
• A Testatrix is a woman who has made a will.

Examples:

• The lawyer confirmed that the testator was of sound mind when he signed the will.
• The will of the testatrix left her entire estate to charity.

The feminine of Tiger is Tigress.

Rule: The feminine is formed by adding the suffix "-ess."

Definitions:

• A Tiger is a very large solitary cat with a yellow-brown coat striped with black.
• A Tigress is a female tiger.

Examples:

• The Bengal tiger is a powerful predator.
• The tigress fiercely protected her cubs from danger.

The feminine of Tom or Tomcat is a Queen.

Rule: These are the specific terms for male and female domestic cats, using entirely different words.

Note: A 'queen' specifically refers to an unspayed female cat used for breeding.

Definitions:

• A Tomcat is an unneutered male cat.
• A Queen is an unspayed female cat.

Examples:

• A big ginger tomcat roams our neighborhood.
• The breeder's prize-winning queen just had a litter of kittens.

The traditional feminine of Traitor is Traitress.

Modern Usage: "Traitress" is now considered somewhat archaic and literary. In modern legal and general contexts, Traitor is used as a common gender noun.

Definitions:

• A Traitor is a person who betrays their country, a cause, or a trust.
• A Traitress is a female traitor. (Archaic)

Examples:

• Benedict Arnold is known as a famous traitor in American history.
• She was branded a traitor for selling state secrets. (Modern neutral usage)

The noun Tailor is a common gender noun.

It refers to a person whose occupation is making or altering fitted clothes. The term "Tailoress" exists but is very rare and archaic.

Example:

• The tailor measured him for a new suit.
• She is a highly skilled tailor specializing in wedding dresses.

The noun Teacher is a common gender noun. It refers to anyone who teaches, regardless of gender.

The noun Tinker is a common gender noun, although historically it referred to itinerant male tinsmiths.

Today, it refers to a person who travels from place to place mending pots, pans, and other metal utensils. It has no distinct feminine form.

The noun Tutor is a common gender noun.

It refers to a private teacher, typically one who teaches a single student or a very small group. The title is used for any gender.

Example:

• They hired a math tutor to help their son prepare for his exams.

Both Tyrant and Thief are common gender nouns.

• A Tyrant is a cruel and oppressive ruler. The word applies to any ruler, male or female, with these characteristics.
• A Thief is a person who steals another person's property. It applies to anyone who commits theft.