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governess
noun gov·ern·ess \ˈgə-vər-nəs\
: a woman who is paid to care for and teach a child in the child's house
Full Definition of GOVERNESS
1
: a woman who governs
2
: a woman who cares for and supervises a child especially in a private household
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First Known Use of GOVERNESS
15th century
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noun gov·ern·ess \ˈgə-vər-nəs\
Definition of GOVERNESS for Kids
: a woman who teaches and trains a child especially in a private home
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