Chaperon
Pronunciation : Chap"er*on
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. chaperon. See Chape, Cape, Cap.]
Definition : 1. A hood; especially, an ornamental or an official hood. His head and face covered with a chaperon, out of which there are but two holes to look through. Howell.
2. A divice placed on the foreheads of horses which draw the hearse in pompous funerals.
3. A matron who accompanies a young lady in public, for propriety, or as a guide and protector.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Chap"er*on
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [Cf. F. chaperonner, fr. chaperon.]
Definition : Defn: To attend in public places as a guide and protector; to matronize. Fortunately Lady Bell Finley, whom I had promised to chaperon, sent to excuse herself. Hannah More.
t. [imp. & p. p. Chaperoned; p. pr. & vb. n. Chaperoning.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913