| 释义 |
matronism rare.|ˈmeɪtrənɪz(ə)m|
[f. matron + -ism.]
a. The qualities appropriate to a matron.
b. Guardianship by a matron.
1606W. Birnie Kirk-Buriall Ded., Your Mother, the mirrour of all godly graue matronisme. 1815Zeluca I. 95, I know that in this age female matronism is as serviceable as paternal vigilance can be to daughters. |