governess
Meaning
Synonyms
nursery governess
governer
mother's helper
child care provider
Translations
Gouvernante
institutriz
gouvernante
huisonderwijzeres gouvernante
governante
mürebbiye
governanta
perwerdekarFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɡʌvɚnəs/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English governesse, a contracted form of governeresse, from Old French governeresse (“female ruler or administrator”). In later senses, equivalent to govern(or) + -ess.
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