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(now nonstandard) A woman employed to educate children in private households. [from 1826 (mention)/1855; -e- form: c. 1422]

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Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (now nonstandard) A woman employed to educate children in private households. [from 1826 (mention)/1855; -e- form: c. 1422]
  • (dated) A female governor. [from 1869; -e- form: c. 1425 (c. 1370)]
  • (dated) The wife of a governor. [from 1820]

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