housemother
[ hous-muhth-er ]
noun
a woman in charge of a residence, especially for children, students, or young women, who acts as hostess, chaperon, and occasionally as housekeeper.
Origin of housemother
1Other words from housemother
- house·moth·er·ly, adjective
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How to use housemother in a sentence
With your genuine New England housemother, hospitality is always the servitor of affection.
The Gold Brick | Ann S. StephensShe is reported as living in Chicago, a housemother at a sorority of one of the universities.
David Lannarck, Midget | George S. HarneyHow important is the work of the housemother and homemaker who creates the home!
She has mechanical and commercial aids as housemother such as the primitive woman never imagined.
The Family and it's Members | Anna Garlin SpencerIt is, however, true that the housemother in rural communities still feels many of the obligations of the ancient woman.
The Family and it's Members | Anna Garlin Spencer
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