1. plural of chaperonage; the act or practice of accompanying and supervising a young unmarried woman in public to ensure propriety
Usage: historical; formal
2. plural of chaperonage; the role or responsibility of a chaperone
Usage: formal

Examples

• In Victorian society, chaperonages were essential for unmarried women attending social events.
• The strict chaperonages of that era would be considered excessive by modern standards.
• Her mother's chaperonages ensured she maintained a respectable reputation.
• Various chaperonages were arranged for the young ladies during the season.
• The customs of chaperonages reflected the social values of the nineteenth century.