Obs. rare. Also admynystresse. [a. MFr. administresse, earlier amenistresse, amenistreresse, fem. of amenestrere: see prec. and -ESS.] A woman who administers or ministers to others; a dispenser of benefits.
1483. Caxton, Gold. Leg., 255/4. Marye moder of Jhesu crist admynystresse and seruaunt.
1616. Chapman, Musæus (1858), 217. A Light [Hero’s torch] that was administress of sight To cloudy Venus.
