Gōv'ern-ess, n.
(gŭv'-), n. [O. Fr. gouvernesse, Pr. governayritz, It. governatrice, Lat. gubernatrix.] A female governor; a woman invested with authority to control and direct; a tutoress; an instructress.
(gŭv'-), n. [O. Fr. gouvernesse, Pr. governayritz, It. governatrice, Lat. gubernatrix.] A female governor; a woman invested with authority to control and direct; a tutoress; an instructress.