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.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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Example sentences
She had the proper manners of an old-time governess, a schoolteacher or a small town librarian.
When our parents found out, they were absolutely furious with the governess.
The state is not so much a nanny as a high-minded governess.
The screams of the governess attracted the attention of several of the neighbors and people in the house.
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