GOVERNESSES

Noun

governesses

plural of governess

Source: Wiktionary


GOVERNESS

Gov"ern*ess, n. Etym: [Cf. OF. governeresse. See Governor.]

Definition: 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.

GOVERNESS

Gov"ern*ess, n. Etym: [Cf. OF. governeresse. See Governor.]

Definition: 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: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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SUCH

(adjective) of so extreme a degree or extent; “such weeping”; “so much weeping”; “such a help”; “such grief”; “never dreamed of such beauty”


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