Matronal

French fashion; in the spring, of the Spanish; in summer, of the fashion of Tuscany, except only upon the holy days and Sundays, at which times they were accoutred in the French mode, because they accounted it more honourable and better befitting the garb of a matronal pudicity. ❋ Unknown (2002)

As I have previously mentioned, the present matron, after much intercession and with the warden's aid, succeeded, a few months following her accession to the matronal office, in prevailing upon the board of prison directors to grant the women prisoners a monthly walk on God's beautiful green hills. ❋ Unknown (N/A)

She held the matronal office until health no longer permitted. ❋ Unknown (N/A)

O grato ristoro di pensieri noiosi, nel cui petto latteo, lucente specchio d'illibata matronal pudicizia, nel cui seno odorato, come in porto damor, si ritira il Giacomo! ❋ Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay (1829)

On the shafts they sunk channels, which bear a resemblance to the folds of a matronal garment. ❋ Thomas De Quincey (1822)

Tuscany, except only upon the holy days and Sundays, at which times they were accoutred in the French mode, because they accounted it more honourable and better befitting the garb of a matronal pudicity. ❋ Fran��ois Rabelais (1518)

I, who but a few hours ago had such faith in dreams, and had proposed out of hand to begin my treatise of dreams sleeping and dreams waking, and was pleasing myself with the dialogues between the old matronal lady and the young lady, and with the metamorphoses, (absolutely assured that every thing would happen as my dream chalked it out,) shall never more depend upon those flying follies, those illusions of a fancy depraved, and run mad. ❋ Unknown (2006)

-- I, who but a few hours ago had such faith in dreams, and had proposed out of hand to begin my treatise of dreams sleeping and dreams waking, and was pleasing myself with the dialogues between the old matronal lady and the young lady, and with the metamorphoses, (absolutely assured that every thing would happen as my dream chalked it out,) shall never more depend upon those flying follies, those illusions of a fancy depraved, and run mad. ❋ Samuel Richardson (1725)

Yo, you [gonna] let [your girlfriend] matronize you [like that]? ❋ SquarePegIX (2008)

"[Gretel] [Killeen], the host of [Australia's] Big Brother, is the most matronizing person I know." ❋ Beninakepi (2007)

She would never [discuss] the [topic] at hand, all she wanted to do is [argue], her matronation makes everyone sick. ❋ TIZReporter (2005)

"I can't wait to get my hands on her [cherry] [tarts]. [Matron]!" ❋ Mat-huss (2008)

"If you are a [good boy], [ill] make it worth your while!" "Dont be so [matronizing]." ❋ Jessesolo (2017)

I'm [just no] good at [doing laundry]. You're so much better at it than I am. You're so strong. I never could have changed that tire without you. My arms are [too tired] to carry the rest of the groceries in without dropping them. Don't matronize me, you are perfectly capable of doing that. ❋ Quenyar (2010)

''Come in though the back [door]![''] ''Oh [matron]!'' ❋ BlasdairBorris123 (2013)

[Aes] [Rocks] rymes are [fuckin] x-matronic ❋ Jackdan (2006)

[WOW], Who was that [Power Matron] [in the car] with you? ❋ Ms Knows It (2022)

[Ryan Seacrest] (dutch matron [numero uno]) ❋ Your Mom's Favorite Dutchman (2010)