Definition
- (noun) A woman paid to educate children in their own home.
- (noun) A female governor.
- (verb) To work as governess; to educate children in their own home.
Word stats
- Governess contains 9 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
- It uses 7 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 3.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 13.
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Words starting with GOV
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Frequently asked questions
What does Governess mean?
A woman paid to educate children in their own home.
How many letters are in Governess?
Governess has 9 letters.
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