| n. | 1. | The chief lady in waiting on the queen of Spain. |
| 2. | An elderly lady holding a station between a governess and companion, and appointed to have charge over the younger ladies in a Spanish or a Portuguese family. | |
| 3. | Any old woman who is employed to guard a younger one; a governess. |
| Noun | 1. | duenna - a woman chaperon |
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