matron
ma-tron · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
A woman in charge of domestic and medical arrangements at a boarding school or other institution.
- 2.
(British, dated) A senior nurse in charge of nursing staff in a hospital.
- 3.
A married woman, especially one who is dignified, staid, or of mature age.
- 4.
A female prison guard or supervisor.
Forms
plural: matrons
Related words
Etymology
From Latin matrona (married woman, matron), from mater (mother).