Meaning of the word Doctress in English

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Doctress

US /ˈdɑk.trəs/
UK /ˈdɒk.trəs/

Noun

a female doctor (now considered archaic or humorous)

Example:
The old village doctress was known for her herbal remedies.
In some historical texts, a female physician might be referred to as a doctress.