Associations to the word «Governess»
Noun
- Granddaughter
- Marston
- Booty
- Maud
- Child
- Papa
- Rochester
- Grandmother
- Abbess
- Devonshire
- Employer
- Sharp
- Aristocrat
- Austen
- Sibling
- Ladyship
- Clara
- Courtier
- Distrust
- Irina
- Edith
- Widow
- Landlady
- Elsa
- Margaret
- Sister
- Xv
- Anne
- Emily
- Childhood
- Harcourt
- Parson
- Schooling
- Blanche
- Mme
- Severn
- Osborne
- Mother
- Heiress
- Beatrice
- Teacher
- Minerva
- Madam
- Accomplishment
- Girl
- Sarah
- Hobart
- Affection
- Annie
- Rebecca
- Alexandra
- Madeleine
- Dolly
- Celia
- Frances
- Imitation
- Tapping
- Ethel
- Suitor
- Kindness
- Tumult
- Elizabeth
- Cousin
- Ramsay
- Maria
- Pitt
- Salary
- Pony
- Muir
- Laughing
- Dear
- Craven
- Sylvia
- Queen
- Gentleman
Adjective
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
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