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teachable (iou)



teachable adjective. LME.
[from TEACH verb + -ABLE.]
Of a subject: that can be taught or imparted by instruction, Training, etc. LME.
Capable of teaching something; instructive. L15-L17.
Of a person: able to be taught; apt at learning; receptive to instruction; tractable. L15.
C. Kingsley These old Greeks were teachable, and learnt from all the nations around. M. Burt The..receivable, teachable quality in woman or in man.
teacha'bility noun L19.
teachableness noun L16.
teachably adverb E19.

duenna (medicine)


duenna


Origin: Sp. Duena, dona, fr. L. Domina. See Dame.

1. The chief lady in waiting on the queen of Spain.

2. An elderly lady holding a station between a governess and companion, and appointed to have charge over the younger ladies in a Spanish or a Portuguese family.

3. Any old woman who is employed to guard a younger one; a governess.

Source: Websters Dictionary