housemother
[hous-muhth-er]
- a woman in charge of a residence, especially for children, students, or young women, who acts as hostess, chaperon, and occasionally as housekeeper.
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Historical Examples
For most families in average condition that person is naturally the housemother.
The Family and it's MembersAnna Garlin Spencer
She has mechanical and commercial aids as housemother such as the primitive woman never imagined.
The Family and it's MembersAnna Garlin Spencer
It is, however, true that the housemother in rural communities still feels many of the obligations of the ancient woman.
The Family and it's MembersAnna Garlin Spencer
And to-day the majority of most successful families absorb in large measure the time and strength of the housemother.
The Family and it's MembersAnna Garlin Spencer
We still have talk of a wife being "supported" when, as housemother, she works harder and more hours than her husband.
The Family and it's MembersAnna Garlin Spencer