matronship
- a word derived from matron.
Example Sentences
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Mr. Rennie was telling me about the matronship of the —— Institution.
From Mr. Hogarth's Will by Spence, Catherine Helen
"You needn't be afraid; it's only the matronship of the new Knitting School, thank you, with a salary of five hundred dollars a year."
From The Philistines by Bates, Arlo
In order to prove their appreciation of her kindness, the women banded together to give her an entertainment on the first anniversary of her matronship.
From Fifteen Years with the Outcast by Roberts, Fflorens
The General Council subsequently restored her to the matronship for 20 years.
From The Philippine Islands by Foreman, John
The last week of the Misses Melville's stay at Cross Hall had begun before Jane heard of the result of her application for the matronship of the —— Institution.
From Mr. Hogarth's Will by Spence, Catherine Helen
