Masculine of Nouns starting with 'U & V'

The masculine of Usherette is Usher.

Modern Usage: The term "Usherette" is archaic, commonly associated with female ushers in cinemas from the mid-20th century. The word Usher is the standard common gender noun for a person who shows people to their seats in a theatre, cinema, or at a wedding.

Examples:

• The usher handed us a program as we entered the theatre. (Neutral)
• She worked as an usher at the local cinema during her student years.

The masculine of Usurpress is Usurper.

Modern Usage: "Usurpress" is a very rare and literary term. Usurper is the standard common gender noun for a person who takes a position of power or importance illegally or by force.

Examples:

• The king's brother was a ruthless usurper who seized the throne.
• In the historical drama, she was portrayed as a cunning usurpress of the crown. (Literary use)

The word Unicorn is a common gender noun for a mythical horse-like creature with a single horn.

There are no established, distinct words for male and female unicorns in traditional mythology. If gender needs to be specified, descriptive terms would be used.

• Feminine: Female unicorn or Mare
• Masculine: Male unicorn or Stallion

Example:

• The legend speaks of a pure white unicorn living deep within the forest. (Common gender)

The masculine of Vavasouress is Vavasour.

Note on Usage: These are obsolete feudal terms and are not used in modern English.

Definitions:

• A Vavasour was a person in the feudal hierarchy, ranking immediately below a baron.
• A Vavasouress was the female equivalent or wife of a vavasour.

The masculine of Vicereine is Viceroy.

Rule: This is a gendered pair for a royal official.

Definitions:

• A Viceroy is a ruler exercising authority in a colony on behalf of a sovereign.
• A Vicereine can be a woman who rules as a viceroy, or more commonly, the wife of a viceroy.

Example:

• Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India.
• The Vicereine held a significant social and ceremonial role in the colony.

The masculine of Viscountess is Viscount.

Rule: A standard "-ess" suffix for a title of nobility, ranking below an Earl and above a Baron.

Examples:

• The Viscount and Viscountess attended the royal wedding.

The masculine of Villainess is Villain.

Modern Usage: "Villainess" is still used, especially in literary or dramatic contexts. However, Villain is also widely used as a common gender noun for any wicked or criminal character.

Examples:

• Cruella de Vil is a classic Disney villainess.
• The Joker is Batman's most famous villain.
• In the end, the main character turned out to be the villain of the story. (Neutral)

The masculine of a Vixen is a Dog fox or Reynard.

Rule: These are the specific terms for a female and male fox.

• Feminine: Vixen
• Masculine: Dog / Dog fox / Reynard

Example:

• The vixen was teaching her young cubs to hunt.
• A cunning dog fox watched them from a distance.

The masculine of Votaress is Votary.

Modern Usage: "Votaress" is very rare. Votary is a common gender noun.

Definitions:

• A Votary is a person, such as a monk or nun, who has made vows of dedication to religious service. It can also mean a devoted follower of a particular cult or cause.

Example:

• He was a votary of the environmental movement, dedicating his life to conservation. (Neutral)