Chap″er‐on, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Chaperoned (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Chaperoning.] [Cf. F. chaperonner, fr. chaperon.] To attend in public places as a guide and protector; to matronize.
Fortunately Lady Bell Finley, whom I had promised to chaperon, sent to excuse herself.
Hannah More.