Duenna (Noun)
Meaning
A woman chaperon.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The strict duenna escorted the young ladies to the ball and kept a watchful eye on them throughout the evening.
- As a duenna, Mrs. Jenkins was responsible for ensuring that the debutante behaved properly at all social gatherings.
- The elderly woman served as a duenna to the princess, teaching her etiquette and proper behavior.
- The young woman's duenna refused to let her attend the party unless she changed out of her revealing dress.
- In 19th-century Spain, it was common for a young woman to have a duenna accompany her in public to protect her reputation.