governess
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/ˈɡʌvərnəs/
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/ˈɡʌvənəs/
noun
R
A woman who teaches and takes care of children in a rich family's home.
The governess was responsible for the education and upbringing of the children.
translation
A woman who teaches and takes care of children in a rich family's home.
Word Forms
Plural
governesses