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governess

noun

A woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
G
Ends with
S
Contains
OV
Scrabble score
13
CEFR level
B1

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Pronunciation

ˈɡʌvɚnəs

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noun

  1. A woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)

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