governess
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Is governess a Scrabble word?
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Definition
noun (English)
1. (dated) A female governor.Examples: "“The Gates Ajar” seems to be the favorite song and inspiration of Ma Ferguson in her four years as governor. The lady governess pardoned criminals as soon as they were convicted and was so chronic in her actions that the courts had just about refused to function in convicting anyone."; "I cannot begin to tell you how tired I am of this woman and all she stands for and all those shallow people who think an Alaskan governess has what it takes to be a VP."Synonyms: governoress, gubernatrixdated
2. (dated) The wife of a governor.Examples: "The Lady Governeſs of the Town drew near to me; […]"; "The common wood strawberry, which was introduced by the Right Hon. Lady Powis [Henrietta Clive, Countess of Powis] when Governess at Madras, grows in great luxuriance and of delightful flavour."; "I was pressed to make a halt at Ahmedabad for a few days; then asked to stay for a few hours; finally, for half an hour, to see “the Governor and Governess” of Madras."Synonyms: governoressdated
Definition source: Wiktionary