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governess

[ guhv-er-nis ]

noun

  1. a woman who is employed to take charge of a child's upbringing, education, etc.
  2. Archaic. a woman who is a ruler or governor.

governess

/ ˈɡʌəɪ /

noun

  1. a woman teacher employed in a private household to teach and train the children
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Gender Note

See -ess.
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Other Word Forms

  • DZİ·Ա· adjective
  • ܲ·DZİ· noun
  • ܲd·DZİ· noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of governess1

1400–50; late Middle English governeress < Old French gouverneresse, feminine of gouverneur governor; -ess

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