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Definition of gouvernante in English: gouvernantenoun ɡuːvəˈnɑːnt rare, historical A female ruler; especially a woman exercising delegated authority; a female regent or governor.
Origin Late 16th century (in an earlier sense). From French gouvernante female teacher, female housekeeper of a bachelor or widower, use as noun of feminine present participle of gouverner govern. Definition of gouvernante in US English: gouvernantenounɡuːvəˈnɑːnt rare, historical A female ruler; especially a woman exercising delegated authority; a female regent or governor.
Origin Late 16th century (in an earlier sense). From French gouvernante female teacher, female housekeeper of a bachelor or widower, use as noun of feminine present participle of gouverner govern. |