Chaperon — Defs

01 n. A hood; especially, an ornamental or an official hood.

1.
A hood; especially, an ornamental or an official hood.
“His head and face covered with a chaperon, out of which there are but two holes to look through.” — Howell.
2.
A device placed on the foreheads of horses which draw the hearse in pompous funerals.
3.
A matron who accompanies a young lady in public, for propriety, or as a guide and protector.

02 v. t. To attend in public places as a guide and protector; to matronize.

imp. & p. p. Chaperoned; p. pr. & vb. n. Chaperoning

1.
To attend in public places as a guide and protector; to matronize.
“Fortunately Lady Bell Finley, whom I had promised to chaperon, sent to excuse herself.” — Hannah More.