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Definition of Matronize
1. v. t. To make a matron of; to make matronlike.
Definition of Matronize
1. Verb. (transitive) To make a matron of; to make matron-like. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To act the part of a matron toward; to superintend or chaperone. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Matronize
1. [v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Matronize
Literary usage of Matronize
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Modern Instance by William Dean Howells (1881)
"... consul and asked him how he thought it would do for me to matronize a young
lady if I could get one, and he said he did n't think it would do at all. ..."
2. Marriage: A Novel by Susan Ferrier (1825)
"... and she will make a point of Paying you every attention, and will matronize
you to the play, and any other Public places you may wish to go; ..."
3. The Canadian Monthly and National Review by William White (1881)
"... consul and asked him how he thought it would do for me to matronize a young
lady, if I could get one, and he said he didn't think it would do at all. ..."
4. Rose-Belford's Canadian Monthly and National Review edited by Graeme Mercer Adam, George Stewart (1881)
"... consul and asked him how he thought it would do for me to matronize a young
lady, if I could get one, and he said he didn't think it would do at all. ..."
5. The Century Dictionary: An Encyclopedic Lexicon of the English Language by William Dwight Whitney (1890)
"2. To act as a mother to ; assume the manner of a matron toward ; specifically,
to chaperon. She . . . brought her to Boston to matronize her. ..."
6. Hand-book of Official and Social Etiquette and Public Ceremonials at by De Benneville Randolph Keim (1889)
"He should also mention the name of the lady who is to matronize the party, and
the names of all the young ladies and gentlemen invited. ..."
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