Duenna
(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.
The Spanish elderly woman has been hired by the family to care for and supervise the young girls as their governess and chaperone. She will provide guidance, education, and support to ensure the well-being and proper upbringing of the girls under her care. Her responsibilities may include teaching manners, overseeing their activities, and serving as a role model for the children.
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.
Chaperon.
The term "chaperon" is generally considered masculine in gender. In English, it refers to a person, often a woman, who accompanies and supervises others, particularly young people. In French, "chaperon" is also masculine, while the feminine form is "chaperonne."
(CHAPERON or CHAPERONE, from the French "hood", later "protector") Someone, normally an adult, who accompanies and supervises a group of younger people.
"Wanted: A Chaperon" is a short story by Wilkie Collins about a young woman named Rachel who seeks a chaperon for a trip to Paris. As the story unfolds, Rachel is faced with various suitors who all have different intentions towards her. The story explores themes of society's expectations on women and the importance of having a trusted companion for protection.
In "Wanted: A Chaperon," the initial incident occurs when the protagonist, a young woman named Henrietta, is invited to a ball. However, her overprotective mother insists that she needs a chaperon to accompany her, leading Henrietta to feel frustrated and constrained. This sets the stage for her desire for independence and the comedic events that follow as she navigates societal expectations.
one the door and a woman in her eldery years with long white hair and a mole
Julie Andrews
Those letters will spell duenna, a word for a woman who tends children, a governess.