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Matron

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Noun

1. matron

a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified

2. matron

a wardress in a prison

3. matron

a woman in charge of nursing in a medical institution

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Matron

see synonyms of matron
noun
1. 
a married woman regarded as staid or dignified, esp a middle-aged woman with children
2. 
a woman in charge of the domestic or medical arrangements in an institution, such as a boarding school
3. US
a wardress in a prison
4. British
the former name for the administrative head of the nursing staff in a hospital
. Official name: nursing officer

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Matron

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noun
1. 
a married woman or widow, esp. one who has a mature appearance and manner
2. 
a woman superintendent or manager of the domestic arrangements of a hospital, prison, or other institution
3. 
a woman attendant or guard in charge of women or children, as in an institution

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Matron

see synonyms of matron
n.
1. A married woman or a widow, especially a mother of dignity, mature age, and established social position.
2. A woman who acts as a supervisor or monitor in a public institution, such as a school, hospital, or prison.

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