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Matron Definition & Meaning

matron
noun
  1. a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
  2. a wardress in a prison
  3. a woman in charge of nursing in a medical institution

"Matron" in song lyrics

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  • "bus matron"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does matron mean?
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified a wardress in a prison a woman in charge of nursing in a medical institution
What part of speech is matron?
Matron is a noun.
How many definitions does matron have?
Matron has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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