[Lexicog] Derogatory (?) endings

[John Roberts]

The use of the feminine form (in English) also seems to depend on the role 
the woman plays in society. In a recent CSI TV show I saw one of the 
participants in the story was called a "dominatrix". "temptress" and 
"seductress" are other (still) popular terms in this domain. And I can't 
imagine Princess Diana being called "Prince Diana" nor the Duchess of York 
being called the "Duke of York" as that would refer to her ex. A recent BBC 
News headline read "Man in court over heiress murder". And aren't terms like 
"masseuse", "heroine", "lioness", "tigress" still in common use? But what I 
would like to know does anyone still use "gammer" (female "gaffer")?

John Roberts 



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