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Senior nurse in a hospital
Matron is the job title of a very senior or the chief nurse in a hospital in several countries, including the United Kingdom, and other Commonwealth countries
Matron
Topics referred to by the same term
Matron may refer to: Matron (nurse), title for a female senior nurse A wife A mother A female prison officer Matrona, a type of Celtic mother goddess
Matron_(disambiguation)
Matron literature (also known as hen lit) is a literary genre which focuses on older female characters as protagonists. The genre has increased in popularity
Matron_literature
Topics referred to by the same term
Matron Stakes may refer to: Matron Stakes, the registered title of the Schweppervescence Trophy, a horse race held at Flemington Racecourse in Australia
Matron_Stakes
1972 British comedy film by Gerald Thomas
Carry On Matron is a 1972 British comedy film, the 23rd release in the series of 31 Carry On films (1958–1992). It was released in May 1972. It was directed
Carry_On_Matron
Participant in Western wedding ceremonies
bridesmaid. She may also be called the maid of honor if she is unmarried, or the matron of honor if she is married. A junior bridesmaid is a girl who is clearly
Bridesmaid
Famous person known for socialising in upper-class society
A socialite is a person, typically a woman from a wealthy or aristocratic background, who is prominent in high society. A socialite generally spends a
Socialite
2020 drama television series
work as a journalist. Ashley McGuire as Matron Kathleen (Recurring seasons 1; main seasons 2–4 & 6–7), the Matron of the North Tower girls. Though she is
Malory_Towers_(TV_series)
American singer (born 1974)
her stage name Ana Matronic, is an American singer, best known as the co-lead singer for the pop rock band Scissor Sisters. Matronic joined Scissor Sisters
Ana_Matronic
Greek poet and parodist
Matron of Pitane (Greek: Μάτρων, Mátrōn; fl. c. late 5th and early 4th centuries BC) was an Ancient Greek poet and parodist. Matron, a native of Pitane
Matron_of_Pitane
American thoroughbred horse race
The California Cup Matron was an American thoroughbred horse race run annually at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California during its Oak Tree Racing Association
California_Cup_Matron
Character in Coriolanus
Virgilia is the wife of Coriolanus in William Shakespeare's play Coriolanus (1607–1610), in which same play Volumnia is his mother. The life of the legendary
Virgilia
Military unit
QARNNS Officers, of whom one held the rank of Matron-in-Chief, two were Principal Matrons, four Matrons, 32 Superintending Sisters, 89 Senior Nursing
Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service
Queen_Alexandra's_Royal_Naval_Nursing_Service
Deities of fertility in Celtic and Germanic myth
The Matres (Latin for "mothers") and Matronae (Latin for "matrons") were female deities venerated in Northwestern Europe, of whom relics are found dating
Matres_and_Matronae
2019 television film by Karen Moncrieff
undergoes brutal treatment at the hands of the nurses, who are overseen by Matron Grady. Nellie befriends new patient Lottie, who has been separated from
Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story
Escaping_the_Madhouse:_The_Nellie_Bly_Story
2026 film by Kristoffer Borgli
discussing whether to fire her with Mike and Rachel, their best man and matron of honor, Emma argues everyone has done bad things, prompting the group
The_Drama_(film)
English founder of modern nursing (1820–1910)
style of matrons had full control and discipline over their nursing staff. The infamous "Guy's Hospital dispute" in 1879–1880 between matron Margaret
Florence_Nightingale
Guyanese nurse
2004) was a Guyanese nurse and midwife who in 1964 became the first Black matron in the National Health Service. Daphne Adrianna Steele was born on 15 October
Daphne_Steele
hospital-based films, which gave rise to Williams' famous catchphrase "ohhh Matron!". Joan Sims (1930–2001) (24) first appeared in Carry On Nurse. She had
List of Carry On films cast members
List_of_Carry_On_films_cast_members
Matron and Nursing administrator 1862-1959
Christina Graham Knight, OBE was a nursing leader and matron of the Albert Dock Seamen's Hospital, - - the Dreadnought Branch Hospital in the Royal Victoria
Christina_Graham_Knight
Ancient Scottish headdress
The matron's badge or brèid is a gentlewoman's headdress worn in the Scottish Highlands in former times. It consists of a square of fine linen, pinned
Matron's_badge
Early-3rd-century Carthaginian Christian martyrs
Perpetua and Felicity (Latin: Perpetua et Felicitas; c. 182 – c. 203) were Christian martyrs of the third century. Vibia Perpetua was a recently married
Perpetua_and_Felicity
British actress (born 1991)
and Heather in Tosca Musk's The Protector. She next appeared as school matron Jane Crowther in the 2021 comedy horror film School's Out Forever. During
Jasmine_Blackborow
Flat horse race in Ireland
The Matron Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Ireland open to thoroughbred fillies and mares aged three years or older. It is run at Leopardstown over
Matron_Stakes_(Ireland)
Freemasonry-related fraternal organization
Matron – presiding officer Worthy Patron – a Master Mason who provides general supervision Associate Matron – assumes the duties of the Worthy Matron
Order_of_the_Eastern_Star
Matron of The London Hospital (1854–1919)
Charlotte Ellis Luckes CBE RRC DStJ (8 July 1854 – 16 February 1919) was matron of the London Hospital from 1880 to 1919. Eva Charlotte Ellis Luckes (she
Eva_Luckes
New Zealand prison and asylum matron (1835–1911)
Seager (1835 – 16 March 1911) was a notable New Zealand prison matron and asylum matron. She was born in Charfield, Gloucestershire, England in about 1835
Esther_Seager
2006 Doctor Who episode
Smith Zoë Wanamaker – Lady Cassandra Sean Gallagher – Chip Doña Croll – Matron Casp Michael Fitzgerald – Duke of Manhattan Lucy Robinson – Frau Clovis
New_Earth_(Doctor_Who)
Nursing arm of the British Army
RRC and Bar, Principal Matron, 1903, Matron in Chief, War Office, 1910-1919. Ann Garriock, RRC, Matron, 1903, Principal Matron - South Africa, 1907-1910
Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps
Queen_Alexandra's_Royal_Army_Nursing_Corps
Former hospital network in Glasgow, Scotland
She was assistant matron at Belvidere, matron at Knightswood Hospital, Glasgow before returning to Belvidere when appointed matron. In 1932 Miss Jane
City of Glasgow Fever and Smallpox Hospitals
City_of_Glasgow_Fever_and_Smallpox_Hospitals
Military unit
She had trained at The London Hospital under Matron Eva Luckes. From June 1921 Holroyde became matron of the London Fever Hospital until 1946. Wikimedia
Princess Mary's Royal Air Force Nursing Service
Princess_Mary's_Royal_Air_Force_Nursing_Service
Laura Margaret Holroyde RRC and Bar (1881–1958), Military Matron during the First World Warr, Matron of the London Fever Hospital for over twenty five years
Laura_Holroyde
Jury assessing pregnancy in English common law
The jury of matrons was a form of special jury at English common law, usually used to resolve legal disputes over whether or not a party to a legal action
Jury_of_matrons
Coin issued by the United States Mint from 1816 to 1857
until 1857. There are two similar designs of the Coronet large cent, the Matron Head and the Braided Hair, the latter with a slightly altered profile. This
Coronet_large_cent
British nurse (1867–1948)
(1867 – 10 May 1948) was a British nurse who served in the War Office as matron-in-chief of the Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps from 1910 to
Ethel_Becher
Horse race
The Matron Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually during the fall season at Belmont Park, the New York Racing Association (NYRA) track
Matron_Stakes_(NYRA)
British nurse, hospital matron, nurse educator and public servant
Powell DBE (30 October 1914 – 8 December 1978) was a British nurse, hospital matron, nurse educator, public servant, and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for the
Muriel_Powell
Play by Maurine Dallas Watkins
Cook County Jail, Roxie, dressed in high-society fashion, complains to the Matron, Mrs. Morton, about the Salvation Army songsters in the Men's Ward. She
Chicago_(play)
1921 film by Maurice Tourneur
The Foolish Matrons is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by Clarence Brown and Maurice Tourneur and starring Hobart Bosworth, Doris May, and
The_Foolish_Matrons
1990 novel by R. A. Salvatore
commonly known as House Do'Urden). He was the son of Malice, the Do'Urden Matron Mother and her consort, Do'Urden weaponmaster (and sometime Patron) Zaknafein
Homeland_(Salvatore_novel)
Teaching hospital in Whitechapel, London
The London Hospital) as 'O Matron of Matrons'. Luckes produced over 470 matrons during her tenure including Military Matrons in Chief Ethel Becher, Maud
Royal_London_Hospital
2008 Doctor Who episode
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Partners in Crime (Doctor Who)
Partners_in_Crime_(Doctor_Who)
LDS Church leadership position
president serves as the temple matron, and the wives of the president's counselors as assistants to the matron. The matron and her assistants share in the
Temple_president
American Mennonite missionary
Mennonite missionary. She served as Field Matron at Post Oak Missionary in Oklahoma for 28 years. The matron position was one created by the US government
Magdalena_Hergert_Becker
English hospital matron
Isla Stewart (25 August 1856 – 6 March 1910) was an English hospital matron of St Bartholomew's Hospital in London and a founding member of the Royal British
Isla_Stewart
English actress (1922–1980)
Carry On films, playing various roles including the formidable hospital matron. On television she had a long professional partnership with Eric Sykes,
Hattie_Jacques
English actress (1925–2010)
1991, Fawlty Towers as a nurse in "The Germans", Only When I Laugh as the matron nurse in "Last Tango" in 1980, Are You Being Served? as a customer in "The
Brenda_Cowling
Fictional setting in Dungeons & Dragons
council of matrons from the eight greatest noble houses; the most powerful House in the city is House Baenre, until recently led by Matron Yvonnel Baenre—a
Menzoberranzan
Australian nursing sister and army matron (1860–1942)
distinction to become the highly regarded matron of the hospital, then one of the first Australian nursing matrons to serve at the front during the First
Margaret_Graham_(matron)
Hospital in the City of London
McIntosh, Matron 1910–1927, trained between 1897 and 1899 at The London Hospital under Matron Eva Luckes. McIntosh then worked as a Sister in Matron's office
St_Bartholomew's_Hospital
American television personality, actress and presenter (born 1967)
in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella in 2014, and in 2015, starred as Matron "Mama" Morton in Chicago. She was one of the regular panelists on ABC's
NeNe_Leakes
New Zealand nurse (1879–1962)
second-in-charge, and promoted to matron while in Apia. She returned to New Zealand in 1915. Shortly after, she departed again as matron on the New Zealand Hospital
Evelyn_Brooke
British nurse and matron (1895–1988)
(14 August 1895 – 5 January 1991) was an influential nursing leader and matron of two large voluntary hospitals in London: firstly the Middlesex Hospital
Dorothy_Smith_(nurse)
American attorney and magazine publisher (1960–1999)
private ceremony on Cumberland Island, Georgia, where his sister Caroline was matron of honor and his cousin Anthony Radziwill was best man. His nieces Rose
John_F._Kennedy_Jr.
Canadian Race for Mares & Fillies held annually in Ontario
The Ontario Matron Stakes is a Canadian Thoroughbred horse race run annually at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario. Held during the third week of July
Ontario_Matron_Stakes
Appointments by King George V
Matron, Q.A.I.M.N.S. A. M. Bird, Matron, Great Northern Central Hospital L. Bradburne, Matron, Meath Auxiliary Hospital, Dublin S. A. Brown, Matron,
1917_New_Year_Honours
Profession
in UK English, and head nurse or director of nursing in US English, and matron or nursing superintendent in Indian English. The chief nurse is a registered
Nursing_management
Australian nurse (1860–1941)
Principal Matron & World War I Servicewoman (1860–1941)". Museum Victoria. Retrieved 10 February 2018. "Superintendent (later Principal Matron RRC) Julia
Nellie_Gould
English television presenter
Alexander presented the first episode of the five-part BBC documentary series Matron, Medicine and Me: 70 Years of the NHS in which she explored the current
Lucy_Alexander
One-cent coin in the United States from 1793 to 1857
look (leading to the Matron Head reference), and surrounded the portrait with stars along the outer edge of the coin. The "Matron head" design was modified
Large_cent
British biographical drama film
spends a time moody, upset by being shut out by her community and her mum. Matron Muriel calls her out for her cool treatment of the women participating in
Joy_(2024_film)
2024 Indian film
abuse and became abusive. He was admitted to a mental asylum. He killed the matron to escape and later caught Chaithali reading his diary, which revealed he
Level_Cross_(film)
Nursing leader
Emily 'Margaret' Cummins, R.R.C. (1866–1934) was a nursing leader and was matron of the Liverpool Royal Infirmary, from 1911 until 1924. In 1924 Cummins
Emily_Margaret_Cummins
American dystopian television series
prepare for her mission. Margaret Atwood makes a cameo appearance as a prison matron talking to Lydia in "Secateurs." Stephen Colbert as an announcer of Radio
The_Testaments_(TV_series)
2024 New Zealand-American drama film
are sent to the Te Motu School for Incorrigible and Delinquent Girls. The Matron, a devout Māori woman who had grown up in a Christian orphanage, attempts
We_Were_Dangerous
American singer, songwriter and actress
Potiphar. In August 2024, she joined the cast of Chicago on Broadway as Matron "Mama" Morton for a limited engagement. On May 27, 2025, it was announced
Orfeh
List of characters appearing in the Ultimate Universe imprint by Marvel Comics
alliance with Z'Non and use Storm to give birth to the Child of Light. Matron Imala is the leader of the Vodu-Khan. Despite T'Challa's reluctance in trusting
List of Ultimate Universe characters
List_of_Ultimate_Universe_characters
British nurse (1871–1947)
hospital matron and Lady Inspector for the Local Government Board. Before the First World War she held the prestigious post of Principal Matron in the Territorial
Lucy_Wamsley
English actress
good lady feeding the downtrodden in London, and the pivotal role of the Matron in Britannia Hospital (1982). She also played Lady Montdore in the original
Vivian_Pickles
Australian nurse (1879–1957)
until 1919 she was the principal matron of the 3rd Australian General Hospital. She served as the temporary matron-in-chief in the AIF Headquarters,
Grace_Wilson
American actress
Chicago, for which she holds the record of longest tenure for the character Matron "Mama" Morton. Other plays Ryan has appeared in are A Christmas Carol, Dreamgirls
Roz_Ryan
British actress (born 1934)
Makes Five (1974–1976) and Butterflies (1978–1983). She played the role of Matron in the TV series The Royal (2003–2011). Craig was nominated for the BAFTA
Wendy_Craig
Goddess in Irish mythology
daughter of Delbáeth and Ernmas of the Tuatha Dé Danann, was the eponymous matron goddess of Ireland. The English name for Ireland comes from the name Ériu
Ériu
Indian religion
inscription reads: "Adoration to the Arhat Vardhamana. The daughter of the matron (?) courtesan Lonasobhika (Lavanasobhika), the disciple of the ascetics
Jainism
Fictional character
the character also once served as the high-ranking super-spy codenamed Matron, a field operative, partner to Agent 37 (Dick Grayson), and instructor in
Huntress_(Helena_Bertinelli)
Masonic-affiliated organization
Court are: Royal Matron – presiding officer Royal Patron – assists the Royal Matron Associate Matron – assumes the duties of the Royal Matron in the absence
Order_of_the_Amaranth
American Deaf educator (1798–1877)
May 13, 1877) was the wife of Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet. As the founding matron of the school that became Gallaudet University, she played an important
Sophia_Fowler_Gallaudet
LDS Church temple
are directed by a temple president and matron, each serving for a term of three years. The president and matron oversee the administration of temple operations
Moses_Lake_Washington_Temple
Hospital in London, England
then Ward Sister until her appointment as Matron in 1895. Gertrude Mary Richards (1865–1944), CBE, RRC, Matron from 1899 to 1904. Pollett trained at The
Moorfields_Eye_Hospital
British nurse
GBE, RRC & Bar (5 January 1850 – 13 August 1941) was the first appointed Matron-in-Chief of the newly formed Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing
Sidney_Browne
Period of Roman history (c. 509 – 27 BC)
citizenship for training respectable, leading matrons as sacerdotes of "Greek rites" to Ceres. Every matron of a family (the wife of its pater familias)
Roman_Republic
English actress (born 1946)
Carry On Loving (1970), Carry On at Your Convenience (1971), and Carry On Matron (1972). Born in Birmingham, she trained at the Birmingham Theatre School
Jacki_Piper
Appointments by King George V to various orders and honours
RRC, Matron, Q.A.I.M.N.S. Emma Maud McCarthy, RRC, Matron-in-Chief, Q.A.I.M.N.S. Sarah Elizabeth Oram, RRC, Principal Matron (Temporary Matron-in-Chief)
1918_New_Year_Honours
American actress (1879–1967)
Boardinghouse Keeper (uncredited) Bed of Roses (1933) as Mrs. Webster - Head Prison Matron (uncredited) Before Dawn (1933) as Mrs. Marble He Couldn't Take It (1933)
Jane_Darwell
Hospital in London, England
Dorothy Coode, assistant matron (1924-1933) and president of the Royal College of Nursing (1935-7); Lucy Duff Grant, matron of the Manchester Royal Infirmary
St_Thomas'_Hospital
English nursing home matron and murderer (1899–1936)
Nancy Waddingham (21 June 1899 – 16 April 1936) was an English nursing home matron who was convicted of murder. Dorothea Waddingham was born Dorothy Nancie
Dorothea_Waddingham
1969 British comedy film by Gerald Thomas
Soaper, who is fervently pursued by his lovelorn colleague, the school's matron, Miss Haggard. Babs and her friend Fanny change the room numbers on Dr.
Carry_On_Camping
One for the 2024 contest; and later also on BBC Radio 2. In 2014, Ana Matronic provided commentary for the second semi-final of the 2014 contest on BBC
United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest
United_Kingdom_in_the_Eurovision_Song_Contest
English actress (born 1974)
not just because she is Graham's wife. In April 2023, Walters starred as Matron Beth Relp in the ITVX drama series Malpractice. Walters said about the production
Hannah_Walters
Appointments by King George VI
Royal Canadian Navy Matron E. I. Stibbard. Matron M. G. Russell. Canadian Army Captain (Matron, acting Major (Principal Matron)) Mima McArthur Maclaren
1943_Birthday_Honours
British television drama
Kouamé as Dr George Adjei James Purefoy as Dr Leo Harris Hannah Walters as Matron Beth Relph Adei Bundy as Kathy Miller Lorne MacFadyen as Tom Edwards Scott
Malpractice_(TV_series)
Horse race
The Matron Stakes is an American Grade III flat horse race for Thoroughbred fillies and mares, aged three years and upward. Raced over a distance of 9
Arlington_Matron_Stakes
American actress and model (1923–1993)
ultimately sympathetic female prisoner who gets into a catfight with prison matron Jeanne Cooper. She played the tough-as-nails nurse alongside Joan Crawford
Constance_Ford
English actress (born 1949)
comedy films including Up Pompeii (1971), Up the Front (1972) and Carry On Matron (1972) among others. She also appeared in the films The Killing of Sister
Madeline_Smith
Hospital in central London
matron Margaret Burt and hospital medical staff highlighted how doctors sometimes felt that their authority was being challenged by new-style matrons
Guy's_Hospital
civilian and military matron Margaret Irene Anderson (1915–1995), Australian Army nurse Pixie Annat (1930–2022), Australian Matron and Queensland Great
List_of_nurses
Australian Army matron (1905-1942)
midwifery and infectious disease nursing. Paschke worked as a hospital matron at Dimboola for four years, then in Melbourne at the Jessie McPherson Community
Olive_Paschke
2016 Chinese film
the rat matron to hide Kun. He puts Kun in a frozen lake to save Chun from further persecution, but Chun dives in after Kun. The rat matron summons her
Big_Fish_&_Begonia
Building in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
The College of Matrons (or Matrons' College) is a residential building and charity within the Salisbury Cathedral Close, Wiltshire, England. It was constructed
College_of_Matrons
Australian nurse (1875 – 1954)
Ida Greaves RRC (1875 – 1954) was the Australian Matron of the Australian Voluntary Hospital in WWI who became a member of the Royal Red Cross. Greaves
Ida_Greaves
MATRON
MATRON
Girl/Female
French Latin
From the Latin Lucretia. Famous bearer: Lucrece, a Roman matron who committed suicide as a public...
Girl/Female
Arabic, German, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Muslim, Telugu
Song; Poetess; Matron
Female
Russian
(Матрона) Russian form of Latin Matrona, MATRYONA means "lady."
Girl/Female
Arabic
Poetess; Matron
Girl/Female
Muslim
Leadress. Matron.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Leadress. Matron.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Poetess. Matron.
MATRON
MATRON
Male
Greek
(Φιλομενος) Supposedly another spelling for Greek Philomelos, PHILOMENOS means "friend of ease."
Girl/Female
Muslim
Beautiful, Handsome
Boy/Male
Irish
Thunder spirit.
Girl/Female
English
Christian.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Young queen, Princess
Boy/Male
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Sikh, Tamil, Telugu
King of Sun; Other Name for Sun; Lord Surya (Sun)
Girl/Female
Arabic, Latin, Muslim
Greatest
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
The Rainbow
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Smallest
Girl/Female
Indian
A Pure White River
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n.
A housekeeper; esp., a woman who manages the domestic economy of a public instution; a head nurse in a hospital; as, the matron of a school or hospital.
n.
The state of being a matron.
n.
The state of a matron.
v. t.
To make a matron of; to make matronlike.
n.
The collective body of matrons.
a.
Advanced in years; elderly.
n.
See Metronymic.
a.
Like, or befitting, a matron; grave; sedate.
a.
Of or pertaining to a matron; suitable to an elderly lady or to a married woman; grave; motherly.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Matronize
v. t.
To attend in public places as a guide and protector; to matronize.
n.
A wife or a widow, especially, one who has borne children; a woman of staid or motherly manners.
n.
A cruciferrous plant (Hesperis matronalis), remarkable for its fragrance, especially toward the close of the day; -- called also rocket and dame's violet.
n.
A matron who accompanies a young lady in public, for propriety, or as a guide and protector.
n.
An old woman or matron.
a.
Like a matron; sedate; grave; matronly.
v. t.
To act the part of a marton toward; to superintend; to chaperone; as, to matronize an assembly.
imp. & p. p.
of Matronize