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Word: Duenna
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 17th century: earlier form of Spanish dueña, from Latin domina ‘lady, mistress’
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Phonetic Spelling:
d(j)ʊˈɛnə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an older woman acting as a governess and companion in charge of girls, especially in a Spanish family; a chaperone.
Short Definition:older woman acting as governess and companion in charge of girls
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