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Meanings of matron in English
Portuguese
matrona romana Spanish
matrona Synonyms
Examples for "head nurse"
Examples for "head nurse"
1
Suddenly the surgeon spoke; his words shot out at the head nurse.
2
He had a further interview with the house-physician and the head nurse.
3
Then the doctors continued their rounds, followed by the correct head nurse.
4
They rushed to the head nurse, and a wild search was instituted.
5
The head nurse thinks they may have split during a shift change.
Usage of matron in English
1
The matron smiled complacently in the superior wisdom of the Shorter Catechism.
2
The matron of the establishment also receives 20 pounds from the Government.
3
Her beauty hides itself under the simple robe of the Californian matron.
4
The clerk is a matron, and the proprietress a widow in half-mourning.
5
Clement followed in silence, leaving Geraldine to the care of the matron.
6
The matron was in awful agony and faint from loss of blood.
7
I think it's called a matron of honor, if I remember correctly.
8
A tall, comely matron appeared in the door-andthe strangers hastened away.
9
The flame on the matron's cheeks matched the fire in her tones.
10
The matron and the manager of the Home didn't wait for it.
11
The younger boys are under the charge of Mrs. Crews, the matron.
12
The matron of the Girls-Orphan-House seeing him, went immediately with the 6s.
13
Mrs. Cassidy laughed the contented laugh of the guarded and happy matron.
14
The matron melted away; Harriet looked after her broad, retreating back indifferently.
15
If I did not adore the matron I should worship the maid.
16
The matron repeated the words, but Moses could not understand the English.
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Matron through the time
Matron across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common