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housemother

noun house·moth·er \ ˈhau̇s-ˌmə-t͟hər \

Definition of housemother

: a woman acting as hostess, chaperone, and often housekeeper in a group residence

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1882

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housemother

noun house·moth·er \ ˈhau̇s-ˌmə-t͟hər \

Definition of housemother for Students

: a woman who acts as hostess, supervisor, and often housekeeper in a residence for young people

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