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matron

mat·ron

UK/ˈmeɪtɹən/ US/ˈmeɪtrʌn/ fairly common us

noun

1.

a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified

2.

a wardress in a prison

3.

Origin

From Middle English matrone, from Old French matrone, from Latin mātrōna (“married woman”), from māter (“mother”). Doublet of matrona.

Phrases

  • jury of matrons
  • matron of honor
  • matron of honour
  • ooh, matron

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