01 n. The chief lady in waiting on the queen of Spain.
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The chief lady in waiting on the queen of Spain.
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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.
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Any old woman who is employed to guard a younger one; a governess.