Definition of Matrons. Meaning of Matrons. Synonyms of Matrons

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Definition of Matrons

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 Matrons from wikipedia

- nursing superintendent or matron in Indian English, among other countries in the Commonwealth of Nations. In England, matrons today "have powers over budgets...
- Highlands in former times Matron Head, 1816–1839 design of the Coronet large cent issued by the United States Mint College of Matrons, a residential building...
- 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...
- brother, if he died without male heirs. Civil matrons juries were composed of twelve knights and twelve matrons, summoned by a writ de ventre in****iendo...
- The Matres (Latin for "mothers") and Matronae (Latin for "matrons") were female deities venerated in Northwestern Europe, of whom relics are found dating...
- 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...
- Matron Stakes may refer to: Matron Stakes, the registered title of the Schweppervescence Trophy, a horse race held at Flemington Racecourse in Australia...
- Hospital trained civilian matron of the Westminster Hospital, Mabel Cave. Six of the first 27 matrons and prin****l matrons had all trained at The London...
- The College of Matrons (or Matrons' College) is a residential building and charity within the Salisbury Cathedral Close, Wiltshire, England. It was constructed...