matronage
[ mey-truh-nij, ma- ]
/ ˈmeɪ trə nɪdʒ, ˈmæ- /
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noun
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Words nearby matronage
matrix unguis, matro-, matroclinous, matrocliny, matron, matronage, Matronalia, matronize, matronly, matron of honor, matron of honour
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British Dictionary definitions for matronage
matronage
/ (ˈmeɪtrənɪdʒ) /
noun
the state of being a matron
supervision or care by a matron
matrons collectively
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