duenna

• Nom désignant une femme âgée qui accompagne et surveille une jeune femme dans les familles espagnoles ou portugaises, jouant le rôle de gouvernante, de chaperon ou de compagne.

A noun referring to an older woman who acts as a governess, chaperone, or companion to a younger woman, especially in a Spanish or Portuguese household.

1. C2formal

   An older woman who acts as a chaperone or governess to a younger woman, especially in Spanish or Portuguese households.

   Duenna (chaperon ou gouvernante)

   • The duenna accompanied the young lady to the ball.
   • In traditional families, a duenna was responsible for the girl's reputation.
   • The duenna watched over her charge with strict vigilance.

   Synonymeschaperonchaperonecompaniongovernessguardianmatronprotector