noun
- The plural of duennaship; the office, position, or role of a duenna (a woman, typically an older woman, who serves as a chaperone or governess).
Usage: Formal or literary; Rare in modern usage
Examples
- The duennaships held by women in aristocratic households were positions of considerable responsibility.
- Historical records document several duennaships in Spanish colonial society.
- She accepted multiple duennaships throughout her career as a trusted family advisor.