matron

ma-tron · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A woman in charge of domestic and medical arrangements at a boarding school or other institution.

  2. 2.

    (British, dated) A senior nurse in charge of nursing staff in a hospital.

  3. 3.

    A married woman, especially one who is dignified, staid, or of mature age.

  4. 4.

    A female prison guard or supervisor.

Forms

plural: matrons

Related words

Etymology

From Latin matrona (married woman, matron), from mater (mother).