MATRONLY


Meaning of MATRONLY in English

— matronliness , n.

/may"treuhn lee/ , adj.

1. of, pertaining to, or having the characteristics of a matron; maturely dignified; stately.

2. characteristic of or suitable for a matron.

[ 1650-60; MATRON + -LY ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .