governaile

Middle English

/ɡuvərˈnɛi̯l/

noun
Definitions
  • Governing; administrative or political control.
  • Tutelarity or guiding; direction as a caretaker or guardian.
  • Control, direction, or leadership or its practice and implementation:
  • A term, period, or era of control or office; a tenure.
  • A steering implement for use on a nautical vessel; a rudder or oar.
  • (rare) A restorative course of action.
  • (rare) Behaviour, action, or demeanour.
  • (rare) A guardian or overseer; one who guides.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French governail derived from Latin gubernāculum.

Origin

Latin

gubernāculum

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