matronize verb. ['meɪtr(ǝ)nʌɪz] Also matronise. M18.
[from MATRON + -IZE.]
1. verb trans. Render matronly. M18.

2. verb intrans. Become or be made a matron. E19.

3. verb trans.
a. Act as a female chaperon to. E19.
b. US. Preside as a matron over, act as hostess to (a party etc.). L19.

4. verb trans. Of a woman: patronize. joc. M19.

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