Chaperone Definition
zhapərōn, zhapərōn
chaperoned, chaperones, chaperoning, chaperons
noun
chaperones
A guide or companion whose purpose is to ensure propriety or restrict activity.
American Heritage
In some cultures, an older or married woman who, as a matter of etiquette, accompanies a girl or young, unmarried woman in public.
Webster's New World
An adult who is present at the parties, dances, etc. of young people, to supervise their behavior.
Webster's New World
Any of a diverse group of proteins that assist other proteins in intracellular folding or formation of polypeptides without becoming part of the final structure.
American Heritage
Origin of Chaperone
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French chaperon from chaperon hood (since a respectable person who accompanies a young woman shields her from unwanted advances like a hood) from Old French diminutive of chape cape, head covering chape
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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