Etymology Explorer
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Where does “governeresse” come from?
governeresse
(Old French): female ruler or administrator
Definitions
female ruler or administrator
Words derived from “governeresse”
governess
governessy
governessship
governeresse
governoress
governeress
governesshood
governesslike
governessless
governess-ship
governessdom
subgoverness
undergoverness