| duenna | Origin: Sp. Duena, dona, fr. L. Domina. See Dame. 1. The chief lady in waiting on the queen of Spain. 2. 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. 3. Any old woman who is employed to guard a younger one; a governess. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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