English dictionary
governess
/'g/@/v/@/rn/I/s/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A female governor; a woman invested with authority to control and direct; especially, one intrusted with the care and instruction of children, -- usually in their homes.
Source: webster1913