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matronly in German

matronly in German is matronenhaft — matronly means in the capacity of a matron; serving as a housekeeper or head nurse.

matronly in German

matronenhaft
adj
In the capacity of a matron; serving as a housekeeper or head nurse.

What does "matronly" mean?

  1. adj In the capacity of a matron; serving as a housekeeper or head nurse.
  2. adj Exuding the authority, wisdom, power, and intelligence of an experienced woman.
  3. adj Having the appearance of a mature woman, often of larger physical stature and somewhat unkempt or dowdy.
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What is "matronly" in German?

"matronly" in German is matronenhaft. matronly means: In the capacity of a matron; serving as a housekeeper or head nurse.

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