Why are there gendered words for some professions like actor and actress but not e.g. doctor and doctress? 1.06K viewsDecember 31, 2023 Question100.55K September 9, 2023 0 Comments Why are there gendered words for some professions like actor and actress but not e.g. doctor and doctress? In: 1937 25 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted September 9, 2023 0 Comments Doctrix used to be a term for female doctor. There were a few others as well. Now obsolete as actress has become/is becoming You are viewing 1 out of 25 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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