CHAPERON (2)

Chap″er‐on, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Chaperoned (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Chaperoning.] [[Cf. F. chaperonner, fr. chaperon.]] To attend in public places as a guide and protector; to matronize. Fortunately Lady Bell Finley, whom I had promised to chaperon, sent to excuse herself. Hannah More.