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chaperon


  • n  one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
  • v  accompany as a chaperone

  • Yank will have an official chaperon in Lieut.
  • But a few minutes later a grey-haired factory chaperon catches her in the ladies' room.
  • During its period of office the Commission has acted as a sort of chaperon for both workers and operators.
News & Articles

  • Mob Attacks Afghan Doctor and Female Patient
    A doctor was attacked and stoned because he and his female patient had been found in an examining room without a chaperon, Afghan officials said.
    June 13, 2013 - New York Times
  • Afghan Doctor Is Stoned by Angry Villagers
    An Afghan doctor was killed and his female patient was missing after a mob stoned them because they were found in his examining room without a chaperon, Afghan officials said Thursday.
    June 13, 2013 - New York Times
Quotes

  • Adrienne Bailon in MTV.com
    It's the three of us and Kiely's mom always,Bailon said. "We always need a chaperon with us. My mom would be mad if there wasn't anybody watching me."

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