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Governess :: Governess (n.) A female governor; a woman invested with authority to control and direct; especially, one intrusted with the care and instruction of children, -- usually in their homes..

Rectrix :: Rectrix (n.) A governess; a rectoress.

Instructress :: Instructress (n.) A woman who instructs; a preceptress; a governess.

Duenna :: Duenna (n.) Any old woman who is employed to guard a younger one; a governess.

Duenna :: Duenna (n.) An elderly lady holding a station between a governess and companion, and appointed to have charge over the younger ladies in a Spanish or a Portuguese family..

Rectoress :: Rectoress (n.) A governess; a rectrix.

Governante :: Governante (n.) A governess.

Abbess :: Abbess (n.) A female superior or governess of a nunnery, or convent of nuns, having the same authority over the nuns which the abbots have over the monks. See Abbey..

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