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countess

[ koun-tis ]

/ ˈkaʊn tɪs /

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noun

the wife or widow of a count in the nobility of Continental Europe or of an earl in the British peerage.

a woman having the rank of a count or earl in her own right.

Origin of countess

1125–75; Middle English c(o)untesse < Anglo-French. See count², -ess

usage note for countess

See -ess.

Words nearby countess

counterview, counterweigh, counterweight, counterword, counterwork, countess, counting chamber, counting house, counting number, counting room, countless

Example sentences from the Web for countess

Kate - known as the Countess of Strathearn when north of the border - wore £425 blue and grey coat by British label Moloh.

Kate, William and Tartan Bump Tour Scotland |Tom Sykes |April 4, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Just look at their company: Countess LuAnn, Steve Harvey, Jessica Seinfeld, Paris Hilton.

‘Pot Psychology’: The Stoners’ Guide to Life |Adam Auriemma |November 11, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
Also present were Andrew and his daughter Princess Beatrice, and the Earl and Countess of Wessex.

Kate Middleton Stuns in Temperley Dress |Tom Sykes |October 24, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
The Royal visit by the Earl and Countess of Wessex to the territory raised tensions in Spain.

Edward's Visit to Gibraltar Stirs Up Spanish Anger |Tom Sykes |June 14, 2012 |DAILY BEAST

The Countess deftly steered the lifeboat, a resolute and unlikely vision in her ermine and pearls.

The Titanic’s Haute Heroine: The Countess of Rothes |Elizabeth Kaye |April 12, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
As the light flashed on the face of the countess, Peretori could see that she was visibly disturbed.

The Weight of the Crown |Fred M. White
Countess Ammiani obtained her consent that she would not quit her side.

Vittoria, Complete |George Meredith
The countess bounded up on the sofa and the duke wiped his forehead with his handkerchief.

The Mesmerist's Victim |Alexandre Dumas
I heard that this lady' (bowing to the Countess) 'was his daughter.'

Evan Harrington, Complete |George Meredith
The countess fell back a step, and stared at the abbé, her face all astonishment.

Black Diamonds |Mr Jkai

British Dictionary definitions for countess

countess

/ (ˈkaʊntɪs) /

noun

the wife or widow of a count or earl

a woman of the rank of count or earl