matron

The definition of a matron is a women who is usually middle-aged and married, or a female who is in charge in an institution.

(noun)

See matron in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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

Origin: ME matrone < OFr < L matrona < mater, mother

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See matron in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A married woman or a widow, especially a mother of dignity, mature age, and established social position.
A woman who acts as a supervisor or monitor in a public institution, such as a school, hospital, or prison.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English matrone

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin mātrōna

Origin: , from māter, mātr-, mother; see māter- in Indo-European roots

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