Matron (noun)

1. A married woman, especially one of middle age or older.
2. A woman in charge of a group of women, such as in a hospital or school.
3. A woman of dignified or matronly appearance.

Origin:

From old french matrone, from latin mātrōna, from māter ("mothe.r")

Examples:

1. She was a kind and motherly matron who always had a word of advice for her students.
2. The matron was in charge of the women's dormitory at the university.
3. The matron of the hospital was responsible for the care of the patients.
4. She was a matron of respectable appearance and manners.
5. The matron was a figure of authority and respect in the school.