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Definition of 'governess'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) governess
a woman employed in a private household to take charge of a child's upbringing and education.

2. governess
Archaic. a woman who is a ruler or governor.

Etymology: (1400–50; late ME < OF)

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Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) governess
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)

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Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) governess
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

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