The chief lady in waiting on the queen of Spain., 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., Any old woman who is employed to guard a younger one; a governess.
The Duenna was created in 1775.
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The favor that the Duenna asks Cyrano is to help her niece, Roxane, who is in love with Christian, by making sure that Christian writes a letter to Roxane expressing his feelings. The Duenna worries that Christian may not be able to express his emotions well in writing.
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A duenna is an older woman, usually a relative, who escorts a young woman on a supervised activity with a young man. (This is a custom native to Spain and Portugal.)
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The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet - 1952 The Duenna 5-19 was released on: USA: 6 February 1957
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(in Spain and Portugal) an older woman serving as escort or chaperon of a young lady.
(in Spain and Portugal) an older woman serving as escort or chaperon of a young lady.