Found 2 items, similar to Chaperon.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: chaperon chaperon n : one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people [syn: chaperone] v : accompany as a chaperone [syn: chaperone]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Chaperon Chaperon \Chap"er*on\, n. [F. chaperon. See Chape, Cape, Cap.] 1. A hood; especially, an ornamental or an official hood. [1913 Webster] His head and face covered with a chaperon, out of which there are but two holes to look through. --Howell. [1913 Webster] 2. A device placed on the foreheads of horses which draw the hearse in pompous funerals. [1913 Webster] 3. A matron who accompanies a young lady in public, for propriety, or as a guide and protector. [1913 Webster] Chaperon \Chap"er*on\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Chaperoned; p. pr. & vb. n. Chaperoning.] [Cf. F. chaperonner, fr. chaperon.] To attend in public places as a guide and protector; to matronize. [1913 Webster] Fortunately Lady Bell Finley, whom I had promised to chaperon, sent to excuse herself. --Hannah More. [1913 Webster]