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Definition of Matron
1. Noun. A married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified.
2. Noun. A wardress in a prison.
3. Noun. A woman in charge of nursing in a medical institution.
Definition of Matron
1. n. A wife or a widow, especially, one who has borne children; a woman of staid or motherly manners.
Definition of Matron
1. Noun. A mature woman; a wife or a widow, especially, one who has borne children; a woman of staid or motherly manners. ¹
2. Noun. A housekeeper; especially, a woman who manages the domestic economy of a public institution; a head nurse in a hospital; as, the matron of a school or hospital. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Matron
1. a married woman of established social position [n -S] : MATRONAL, MATRONLY [adj]
Medical Definition of Matron
1. 1. A wife or a widow, especially, one who has borne children; a woman of staid or motherly manners. "Your wives, your daughters, Your matrons, and your maids." (Shak) "Grave from her cradle, insomuch that she was a matron before she was a mother." (Fuller) 2. A housekeeper; especially, a woman who manages the domestic economy of a public instution; a head nurse in a hospital; as, the matron of a school or hospital. Jury of matrons, a jury of experienced women called to determine the question of pregnancy when set up in bar of execution, and for other cognate purposes. Origin: F. Matrone, L. Matrona, fr. Mater mother. See Mother. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Matron
Literary usage of Matron
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Biennial Report by Vermont Director of State Institutions, Vermont, Kansas, Director of State Institutions (1918)
"VERMONT INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL Charles W. Wilson, Superintendent $275 00 Grace C.
Wilson, Chief matron 75 00 Jesse M. Parker, Steward 100 00 F. 1 . ..."
2. Careers for Women by Catherine Filene (1920)
"The chief matron must have absolute order and cleanliness throughout the prison;
... All arrests are brought to the chief matron and placed under her care ..."
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