DUENNA


Meaning of DUENNA in English

— duennaship , n.

/dooh en"euh, dyooh-/ , n.

1. (in Spain and Portugal) an older woman serving as escort or chaperon of a young lady.

2. a governess.

[ 1660-70; duenna (now dueña ) domina, fem. of dominus master ]

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