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   Chap·er·one

   /ˈSHapəˌrōn/

   

   noun

   • 1. a person who accompanies and looks after another person or group of people.
   • ▪ an older woman responsible for the decorous behavior of a young unmarried woman at social occasions: "chaperones sat at the edge of the dance, gossiping and watching"

   verb

   • 1. accompany and look after or supervise: "she chaperoned the children at all times"

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting a hood or cap, regarded as giving protection): from French, feminine of chaperon ‘hood’, diminutive of chape (see chape). The current sense dates from the early 18th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. chaperonage noun

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   CHAPERONE meaning: 1. (especially in the past) an older person, especially a woman, who stays with and takes care of a…. Learn more.

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   chaperone: 1 n one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people Synonyms: chaperon Types: den mother a woman who supervises a den of Cub Scouts duenna a woman chaperon housemother a woman employed as a chaperon in a residence for young people Type of: defender , guardian , protector , shielder a person who cares ...

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   Definition of chaperone noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Define chaperone. chaperone synonyms, chaperone pronunciation, chaperone translation, English dictionary definition of chaperone. or chap·er·on n. 1. A guide or companion whose purpose is to ensure propriety or restrict activity: "to see and feel the rough edges of the society .....

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   CHAPERONE definition: 1. an older person who goes somewhere with a younger person in order to make sure they behave well…. Learn more.

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   Chaperone definition: A guide or companion whose purpose is to ensure propriety or restrict activity.