Definitions for: Chaperon


[n] one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
[v] accompany as a chaperone



Webster (1913) Definition: Chap"er*on, n. [F. chaperon. See Chape, Cape,
Cap.]
1. A hood; especially, an ornamental or an official hood.

His head and face covered with a chaperon, out of
which there are but two holes to look through.
--Howell.

2. A device placed on the foreheads of horses which draw the
hearse in pompous funerals.

3. A matron who accompanies a young lady in public, for
propriety, or as a guide and protector.


Chap"er*on, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Chaperoned; p. pr.
& vb. n. Chaperoning.] [Cf. F. chaperonner, fr. chaperon.]
To attend in public places as a guide and protector; to
matronize.

Fortunately Lady Bell Finley, whom I had promised to
chaperon, sent to excuse herself. --Hannah More.

Synonyms: chaperone, chaperone

See Also: defender, den mother, duenna, escort, esquire, guardian, housemother, protect, protector, shielder

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