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Definition of Governess
1. Noun. A woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home).
Definition of Governess
1. n. 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.
Definition of Governess
1. Noun. A woman paid to educate children in their own home. ¹
2. Verb. To work as governess; to educate children in their own home. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Governess
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Medical Definition of Governess
1. 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. Origin: Cf. OF. Governeresse. See Governor. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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