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1. (n.) duenna
(in Spain and Portugal) an older woman serving as escort or chaperon of a young lady.
2. duenna
a governess.
Etymology: (1660–70; < Sp)
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1. (noun) duenna
a woman chaperon
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1. (noun) Duenna
the chief lady in waiting on the queen of Spain
2. (noun) Duenna
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. (noun) Duenna
any old woman who is employed to guard a younger one; a governess
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