Matron Definition
mātrən
matrons
noun
An older married or widowed woman, esp. one who has a mature appearance and manner.
Webster's New World
A woman superintendent or manager of the domestic arrangements of a hospital, prison, or other institution.
Webster's New World
A woman attendant or guard in charge of women or children, as in an institution.
Webster's New World
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matronsOrigin of Matron
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Middle English matrone from Old French from Latin mātrōna from māter mātr- mother māter- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Middle English, from Old French matrone, Latin matrona (“married woman"), from mater (“mother")
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