matron

1. A mature or elderly woman, especially one of a higher social rank.

   матро́наmatróna

2. A mature or elderly woman, especially one of a higher social rank.

   A woman with the character of a mother or matriarch.

3. A woman in charge of the domestic arrangements of an establishment or institution, especially, the nursing officer or chief nurse of a hospital.

   the matron of a school or hospital

   a woman in charge of nursing in a medical institution

4. A wife or a widow, especially, one who has borne children.

   a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified

5. A housekeeper, especially, a woman who manages the domestic economy of a public institution.

   эконо́мкаekonómka

6. (US)A female prison officer.

   a wardress in a prison

1. Skura was a matron at the church.

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2. A clever salesman will always ask a matron if her mother is at home.

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3. There, behold, / matrons and men, a miserable band, / gathered for exile.

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4. She's been matron and acting superintendent ever since the hospital was opened, five years ago.

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5. I still don't know who to ask to be the matron of honor at my wedding.

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