n. [ F. chaperon. See Chape, Cape, Cap. ]
His head and face covered with a chaperon, out of which there are but two holes to look through. Howell. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
Fortunately Lady Bell Finley, whom I had promised to chaperon, sent to excuse herself. Hannah More. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Attendance of a chaperon on a lady in public; protection afforded by a chaperon. [ 1913 Webster ]