Associations to the word «Matron»

Wiktionary

MATRON, noun. A mature woman; a wife or a widow, especially, one who has borne children; a woman of staid or motherly manners.
MATRON, noun. A housekeeper; especially, a woman who manages the domestic economy of a public institution; a head nurse in a hospital.
MATRON OF HONOR, noun. A married woman who assists the bride at a wedding.

Dictionary definition

MATRON, noun. A married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified.
MATRON, noun. A wardress in a prison.
MATRON, noun. A woman in charge of nursing in a medical institution.

Wise words

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