Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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matron | Yes | No | No | No |
matronly | No | Yes | No | No |
matron (noun) | matronly (noun) |
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a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified | |
a woman in charge of nursing in a medical institution | |
a wardress in a prison |
matron (adjective) | matronly (adjective) |
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befitting or characteristic of a fully mature woman |