Definitions for "Matron"
A wife or a widow, especially, one who has borne children; a woman of staid or motherly manners.
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
older married woman with children.
A housekeeper; esp., a woman who manages the domestic economy of a public instution; a head nurse in a hospital; as, the matron of a school or hospital.
a woman in charge of nursing in a medical institution
a charge or head nurse who has management responsibilities in addition to nursing duties
Airline employee, often middle-aged woman, who polices access to business and first class lounges.
a female detention attendant who is responsible for the women being held at the police station
Keywords:  wardress, prison
a wardress in a prison