Definitions for: Governess

[n] a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)

Webster (1913) Definition: Gov"ern*ess, n. [Cf. OF. governeresse. See
Governor.]
A female governor; a woman invested with authority to control
and direct; especially, one intrusted with the care and
instruction of children, -- usually in their homes.

See Also: instructor, teacher