matronal

Variant of matron

noun

  1. a married woman or widow, esp. one who has a mature appearance and manner
  2. a woman superintendent or manager of the domestic arrangements of a hospital, prison, or other institution
  3. 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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