Where does “governeress” come from?
governeress (English) comes from Middle English governeresse, from Old French governeresse — female ruler or administrator.
governeress (English): Rare spelling of governoress
Definitions
- Rare spelling of governoress
Ancestry of “governeress”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | governeresse | A woman who controls or leads; a female figure in... |
| 2 | Old French | governeresse | female ruler or administrator |