housemother

[ hous-muhth-er ]

/ ˈhaʊsˌmʌð ər /

a woman in charge of a residence, especially for children, students, or young women, who acts as hostess, chaperon, and occasionally as housekeeper.

Nearby words

First recorded in 1830–40; house + mother¹

house·moth·er·ly, adjective

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 Members|Anna Garlin Spencer
For most families in average condition that person is naturally the housemother.
The Family and it's Members|Anna Garlin Spencer
How important is the work of the housemother and homemaker who creates the home!
Mary at the Farm and Book of Recipes Compiled during Her Visit among the "Pennsylvania Germans"|Edith M. Thomas
With your genuine New England housemother, hospitality is always the servitor of affection.
The Gold Brick|Ann S. Stephens

She is reported as living in Chicago, a housemother at a sorority of one of the universities.
David Lannarck, Midget|George S. Harney