Duenna

Definition:

  • (n.) The chief lady in waiting on the queen of Spain.
  • (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.
  • (n.) Any old woman who is employed to guard a younger one; a governess.

Compare duenna with other words:

duenna vs. governess

duenna vs. lady

chaperon vs. duenna

duenna vs. nanny