governess
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ər noun
1.
a woman who is employed to take charge of a child's upbringing, education, etc.
2.
Archaic. a woman who is a ruler or governor.
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governess (ˈɡʌvənɪs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| a woman teacher employed in a private household to teach and train the children | |
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Governess
is always a great word to know.
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Example sentences
The screams of the governess attracted the attention of several of the neighbors and people in the house.
It deals also with loving but neglectful parents and a bitterly grim governess.
Before she was married, she worked as a governess and a librarian.
Her governess, a registered nurse, decided to quit and volunteer as a military nurse.
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