governoress

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle English governeresse, from Old French governeresse; equivalent to governor +‎ -ess.

Noun

governoress (plural governoresses)

  1. (rare, nonstandard) A woman employed to educate children in private households; a governess.
  2. (rare, nonstandard) A female governor.
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