Meaning of the word schoolmistress in English

What does schoolmistress mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

schoolmistress

US /ˈskuːlˌmɪs.trəs/
UK /ˈskuːlˌmɪs.trəs/

Noun

a woman who is a teacher in a school, especially a headteacher or a teacher in a private school (often considered old-fashioned or formal)

Example:
The strict schoolmistress maintained order in the classroom.
She had the air of a retired schoolmistress, always correcting grammar.