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Definition of Duenna
1. Noun. A woman chaperon.
Geographical relationships: Portugal, Portuguese Republic, Espana, Kingdom Of Spain, Spain
Generic synonyms: Chaperon, Chaperone
Generic synonyms: Chaperon, Chaperone
Definition of Duenna
1. n. The chief lady in waiting on the queen of Spain.
Definition of Duenna
1. Noun. a chaperon of a young lady, usually an older woman. ¹
2. Noun. a governess or nanny. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Duenna
1. a governess [n -S] - See also: governess
Medical Definition of Duenna
1. Origin: Sp. Duena, dona, fr. L. Domina. See Dame. 1. The chief lady in waiting on the queen of Spain. 2. An elderly lady holding a station between a governess and companion, and appointed to have charge over the younger ladies in a Spanish or a Portuguese family. 3. Any old woman who is employed to guard a younger one; a governess. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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