Definition of Governess-General in English:

Governess-General

noun ˌɡʌv(ə)nɪsˈdʒɛn(ə)r(ə)lˌɡʌv(ə)nɛsˈdʒɛn(ə)rəlˌɡʌv(ə)nɪsˈdʒɛn(ə)rəl

1A woman appointed to govern a province, state, etc., in the name of a sovereign ruler; a female viceroy or regent. historical in later use (now superseded by Governor-General).
2The wife of a Governor-General. rare.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Arthur Golding (d. 1606), translator. From governess + general, in sense 1 after Middle French gouvernante generale; compare Dutch †gouvernante generael.

Definition of Governess-General in US English:

Governess-General

noun

1A woman appointed to govern a province, state, etc., in the name of a sovereign ruler; a female viceroy or regent. historical in later use (now superseded by Governor-General).
2The wife of a Governor-General. rare.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Arthur Golding (d. 1606), translator. From governess + general, in sense 1 after Middle French gouvernante generale; compare Dutch † gouvernante generael.

单词	Governess-General
释义	Definition of Governess-General in English: Governess-General noun ˌɡʌv(ə)nɪsˈdʒɛn(ə)r(ə)lˌɡʌv(ə)nɛsˈdʒɛn(ə)rəlˌɡʌv(ə)nɪsˈdʒɛn(ə)rəl 1A woman appointed to govern a province, state, etc., in the name of a sovereign ruler; a female viceroy or regent. historical in later use (now superseded by Governor-General). 2The wife of a Governor-General. rare. Origin Late 16th century; earliest use found in Arthur Golding (d. 1606), translator. From governess + general, in sense 1 after Middle French gouvernante generale; compare Dutch †gouvernante generael. Definition of Governess-General in US English: Governess-General noun 1A woman appointed to govern a province, state, etc., in the name of a sovereign ruler; a female viceroy or regent. historical in later use (now superseded by Governor-General). 2The wife of a Governor-General. rare. Origin Late 16th century; earliest use found in Arthur Golding (d. 1606), translator. From governess + general, in sense 1 after Middle French gouvernante generale; compare Dutch † gouvernante generael.
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