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Governess

Definition: A governess is a woman employed to teach and supervise the education of children in a private household.

Part of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

1. A woman employed to educate and supervise children in a private household.

Usages:

Popular: In popular usage, a governess is often depicted as a highly educated and refined woman who imparts knowledge and discipline to children under her care.

Local: In some regions, a governess may also refer to a female tutor who provides private lessons to students outside of a traditional school setting.

Sample Sentences:

1. Emma hired a governess to teach her children French.

2. The governess patiently explained complex mathematical concepts to the curious child.

3. In the Victorian era, many affluent families had a governess to educate their daughters.

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