Associations to the word «Governess»

Wiktionary

GOVERNESS, noun. A woman paid to educate children in their own home.
GOVERNESS, verb. To work as governess; to educate children in their own home.

Dictionary definition

GOVERNESS, noun. A woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home).

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras