Definition of Matron. Meaning of Matron. Synonyms of Matron

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Definition of Matron

Matron
Matron Ma"tron, n. [F. matrone, L. matrona, fr. mater mother. See Mother.] 1. A wife or a widow, especially, one who has borne children; a woman of staid or motherly manners. Your wives, your daughters, Your matrons, and your maids. --Shak. Grave from her cradle, insomuch that she was a matron before she was a mother. --Fuller. 2. A housekeeper; esp., a woman who manages the domestic economy of a public instution; a head nurse in a hospital; as, the matron of a school or hospital. Jury of matrons (Law), a jury of experienced women called to determine the question of pregnancy when set up in bar of execution, and for other cognate purposes.

Meaning of Matron from wikipedia

- Matron is the job title of a very senior or the chief nurse in a hospital in several countries, including the United Kingdom, and other Commonwealth countries...
- Matron may refer to: Matron (nurse), title for a female senior nurse A wife A mother A female prison officer Matrona, a type of Celtic mother goddess...
- Matron Stakes may refer to: Matron Stakes, the registered title of the Schweppervescence Trophy, a horse race held at Flemington Racecourse in Australia...
- The jury of matrons was a form of special jury at English common law, usually used to resolve legal disputes over whether or not a party to a legal action...
- Matron of Pitane (Gr****: Μάτρων, Mátrōn; fl. c. late 5th and early 4th centuries BC) was an Ancient Gr**** poet and parodist. Matron, a native of Pitane...
- Carry On Matron is a 1972 British comedy film, the 23rd release in the series of 31 Carry On films (1958–1992). It was released in May 1972. It was directed...
- her stage name Ana Matronic, is an American singer, best known as the co-lead singer for the pop rock band Scissor Sisters. Matronic joined Scissor Sisters...
- Matron literature (also known as hen lit) is a literary genre which focuses on older female characters as protagonists. The genre has increased in po****rity...
- bridesmaid. She may also be called the maid of honor if she is unmarried, or the matron of honor if she is married. A junior bridesmaid is a girl who is clearly...
- spends a time moody, upset by being shut out by her community and her mum. Matron Muriel calls her out for her cool treatment of the women parti****ting in...