governess

1. n. 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: opted

2. n. a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home) Source: wordnet

3. 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

4. A female governor; a woman invested with authority to controland direct; especially, one intrusted with the care and instructionof children, -- usually in their homes. Source: adambom

5. n:100 n. a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home) Source: ecdict

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