matron : Idioms & Phrases


Jury of matrons

  • (Law), a jury of experienced women called to determine the question of pregnancy when set up in bar of execution, and for other cognate purposes.
Webster 1913

matron of honor

  • noun a married woman serving as the attendant to the bride at a wedding
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police matron

  • noun a woman policeman
    policewoman.
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