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  • That Satti Khanum, who officially bore the title Matron of the Harem but in reality had been Mumtaz’s chief lady-in-waiting, had not come to pay her respects to the newly powerful woman in the zenana.

    Shadow Princess Indu Sundaresan 2010

  • That Satti Khanum, who officially bore the title Matron of the Harem but in reality had been Mumtaz’s chief lady-in-waiting, had not come to pay her respects to the newly powerful woman in the zenana.

    Shadow Princess Indu Sundaresan 2010

  • That Satti Khanum, who officially bore the title Matron of the Harem but in reality had been Mumtaz’s chief lady-in-waiting, had not come to pay her respects to the newly powerful woman in the zenana.

    Shadow Princess Indu Sundaresan 2010

  • There is no definitive evidence that Greer used the alias Matron and trolled Craigslist for witnesses who saw her dispute with the trooper.

    Boston.com Most Popular 2009

  • To "Matron" -- Sweetie, since 9 / 11, nobody at any airport in any city or town has been able to pull up at a curb, park and wait for ANYONE and your husband is no exception!

    Boston.com Most Popular 2009

  • RUSSELL: I agree with Richard’s idea that the Matron is not necessarily of one gender.

    Discussion: On Sex in Fiction 2009

  • Many online reference sources (including some major grading services) refer to the type as Coronet Head, while printed reference works seem to prefer the name Matron Head, a name attributed to members of the Early American Coppers Society.

    Matron Head Large Cent, 1816-1835 : Coin Guide 2009

  • "The _Siege Gazette_, Doctor," called the Matron's pleasant womanly voice, as, simultaneously with the utterance of Saxham's brief word of thanks, she passed on.

    The Dop Doctor Richard Dehan 1897

  • 'Matron's worried about her and so is the doctor,' said Sally.

    Fifth Formers at St. Clare's Blyton, Enid, 1898?-1968 1967

  • At its far end the "Matron" sign still hung at right angles.

    Star-Dust Fannie Hurst 1928

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