GOVERNESSING

Verb

governessing

present participle 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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