wardress

• Nom désignant une femme chargée de surveiller des prisonnières ou des prisonniers dans une prison, exerçant les fonctions de gardienne ou de surveillante pénitentiaire.

A noun referring to a female prison officer or guard, responsible for supervising prisoners.

1. Female prison officerB2formalbritish

   A woman who works as a guard or officer in a prison, responsible for supervising inmates.

   Gardienne de prison

   • The wardress escorted the prisoner to the visiting room.
   • A new wardress was hired to work in the women's wing.
   • The wardress maintained order during the daily routine.

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