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Governess

/ɡˈʌvərnəs/
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(noun) A woman paid to educate children in their own home.

Old rich families used to employ a governess to look after their children.
Mary used to work as a governess for a wealthy family.
CEFR Practice Quiz
In the 19th century, many wealthy families hired a ____ to live in their home and educate their children.

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