Definition of duenna Duenna

du•en•na

We found 7 definitions of duenna from 4 different sources.

What does duenna mean?

Noun Plural: duennas
duenna - a woman chaperon
		chaperon, chaperone one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
		espana, kingdom of spain, spain a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

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duenna (n.)
The chief lady in waiting on the queen of Spain.
duenna (n.)
An elderly lady holding a station between a governess and companion, and appointed to have charge over the younger ladies in a Spanish or a Portuguese family.
duenna (n.)
Any old woman who is employed to guard a younger one; a governess.

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duenna in sign language