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  1. 1. n. The chief lady in waiting on the queen of Spain. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. 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. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. Any old woman who is employed to guard a younger one; a governess. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. a woman chaperon Source: wordnet
  5. 5. 1. The chief lady in waiting on the queen of Spain. Brande. 2. 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. Brande & C. 3. Any old woman who is employed to guard a younger one; a governess. Arbuthnot. Source: webster

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