Definitions of duenna [ˈɛn ə, dyu-]

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

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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Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) duenna
a woman chaperon

Definition of 'duenna'

Webster Dictionary

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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