governess-ship

noun

The office or term of a governess.

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Meanings

noungoverness-ship (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe office or term of a governess.

Origin

From governess + -ship.

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APA

governess-ship. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/governess-ship

MLA

“governess-ship.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/governess-ship. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “governess-ship,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/governess-ship.

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