GOVERNESS


Meaning of GOVERNESS in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' g ə -v ə r-n ə s

Function: noun

Date: 15th century

1 : a woman who governs

2 : a woman who cares for and supervises a child especially in a private household

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.