duenna
Meanings
noun
- A chaperon of a young lady, usually an older woman.
- A governess or nanny.
Pronunciation
Word forms
Etymology
From Old Spanish duenna or dueña, from Vulgar Latin donna, from Latin domina (“Lady”). Doublet of dame.
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