governess
go·ver·ness
noun
1.
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
Origin
From Middle English governesse, a contracted form of governeresse, from Old French governeresse (“female ruler or administrator”). In later senses, equivalent to govern(or) + -ess.
Phrases
- governess general
- lieutenant governess
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