Governess
Pronunciation : Gov"ern*ess
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. OF. governeresse. See Governor.]
Definition : Defn: 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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