monitress

monitress
/mon"i tris/, n.
1. a female student who helps keep order or assists a teacher in school.
2. a girl or woman who admonishes, esp. with reference to conduct.
[1740-50; MONIT(O)R + -ESS]
Usage. See -ess.

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