Latin · suffix
-issa
female
Words sharing this root
abbessA woman who leads a convent or abbey.countessA woman holding the rank of a count or earl, or the wife or widow of one.duchessA woman who holds the rank of duke or is married to a duke.marchionessA noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess.patronessA woman who supports or protects a person, organization, or cause.