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governess
UK
/ˈɡʌv.ə.nəs/
US
/ˈɡʌv.ər.nəs/
Translations
governesses
pl
UK
/ˈɡʌv.ə.nəs/
US
/ˈɡʌv.ər.nəs/
The governess was responsible for the children's education and manners.
Гувернантка отвечала за образование и манеры детей.
UK
/ˈɡʌv.ə.nəs/
US
/ˈɡʌv.ɚ.nəs/
Used attributively (e.g., 'governess cart') meaning relating to or suitable for a governess.
Definitions
The wealthy family hired a governess to educate their children at home.
They travelled in a small governess cart across the estate.