a married woman, esp. one who is mature and staid or dignified and has an established social position.

a woman who has charge of the domestic affairs of a hospital, prison, or other institution.

a woman serving as a guard, warden, or attendant for women or girls, as in a prison.

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patron

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administrator , biddy , dame , dowager , grande dame , housekeeper , housemother , lady , matriarch , mother , superintendent , wife , female , overseer , widow