Du*en"na (?), n.;
pl. Duennas (#). [Sp. dueña, doña, fr. L. domina. See Dame.]
1. The chief lady in
waiting on the queen of
Spain. Brande.
2. 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. Brande & C.
3. Any old woman
who is employed to guard a
younger one; a governess. Arbuthnot.
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