ogress Meaning & Definition
What Does Ogress Mean?
As a noun, ogress means A female ogre. It can also mean A fierce, unfriendly woman.
Ogress at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈəʊɡɹɛs/ |
| Synonyms | gunstone and pellet |
| Plural | ogresses |
Ogress Definition (Noun)
- A female ogre.
- A fierce, unfriendly woman.
Noun
- A roundel sable.
Synonyms of Ogress
Ogress synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
ogress (plural ogresses)
Origin of Ogress
Origin 1: Borrowed in the early 1700s from French ogresse, equivalent to ogre + -ess.[5] Piecewise doublet of orcess.
Origin 2: Uncertain. Attested in this form since 1572. The French term ogoesse is only attested later (1611 in an English dictionary, 1690 in a French dictionary) and may be derived from English. The 1486 Book of Coat Armour in the Book of St. Albans says "gonestonys" are called "oglys" in heraldic blazon; perhaps someone in the 1500s misread ogles as ogres(s) and mistook the plural for a singular, compare the use of pommeis (“roundel(s) vert”) as a singular. The form agresses is found in some 18th century works, alongside ogresses.
Questions People Ask About Ogress
What part of speech is ogress?
Ogress is a noun.
What is another word for ogress?
Words with a similar meaning to ogress include gunstone and pellet. See the full list of ogress synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of ogress?
The plural of ogress is ogresses.