DUENNA

duenna. Duenna, n. an old governance to a lady, an old ma

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