Definition of matronalis

"matronalis" is probably misspelled. Trying matron instead Definition of matron

1. matron [ n ] a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified

Used in print:

(Gerald Green, The Heartless Light....)

Not seeing her dark intelligent face , one would have gauged the voice as that of a Westwood_Village matron , ten years out of Iowa .

Synonyms matron Related Terms wife

2. matron [ n ] a wardress in a prison

Synonyms matron Related Terms wardress

3. matron [ n ] a woman in charge of nursing in a medical institution

Synonyms head_nurse matron Related Terms woman nurse