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matron
noun
- a married woman or widow, esp. one who has a mature appearance and manner
- a woman superintendent or manager of the domestic arrangements of a hospital, prison, or other institution
- a woman attendant or guard in charge of women or children, as in an institution
Related Forms:
- matronal adjective
- matronhood noun
See matron in American Heritage Dictionary 4
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