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A flyball governor (mechanical), connected to a linkage to regulate flow.

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From Middle English govenour, from Old French gouvreneur, from Latin gubernator, from Ancient Greek κυβερνήτης ‎(kubernḗtēs, steersman, pilot, guide), from κυβερνάω ‎(kubernáō, to steer, to drive, to guide, to act as a pilot), from a Mediterranean substrate, likely Pre-Greek.



governor ‎(plural governors)

    • 1999, Karen O'Connor, The essentials of American government: continuity and change, p 17
      Younger voters are more libertarian in political philosophy than older voters and are credited with the success of libertarian governor Jesse Ventura of Minnesota
  3. A member of a decision-making for an organization or entity (including some public agencies) similar to or equivalent to a board of directors (used especially for banks); a member of the board of governors.
    Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, (November 6, 2009)
  4. (informal) father.
    • 1869, Louisa May Alcott, An Old-Fashioned Girl:
      "Say 'father.' We never called him papa; and if one of my brothers had addressed him as 'governor,' as boys do now, I really think he'd have him cut off with a shilling."
  5. (informal) Boss, employer.
  6. (grammar) A constituent of a phrase that governs another.
  7. (dated) One who has the care or guardianship of a young man; a tutor; a guardian.
  8. (nautical) A pilot; a steersman.


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