viscountess

[ vahy-koun-tis ]

/ ˈvaɪˌkaʊn tɪs /

the wife or widow of a viscount.

a woman holding in her own right a rank equivalent to that of a viscount.

Origin of viscountess

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at viscount, -ess

See -ess.

The Viscountess started, and avoided meeting her cousin's eye.

Caught In The Net |Emile Gaboriau
But the knowledge did not greatly affect the viscountess, and he did not trust her.

The Castle Inn |Stanley John Weyman
Andre had determined to restrain every token of emotion in the presence of the Viscountess, but her recital was too much for him.

Caught In The Net |Emile Gaboriau
And she took leave of him, and went into the town to the house of the Viscountess; for the Viscount her godfather was dead.

Aucassin and Nicolette |Anonymous

A baroness has the right to have her train borne by a man in the presence of a viscountess.

The Man Who Laughs |Victor Hugo

viscountess

/ (ˈvaɪkaʊntɪs) /

the wife or widow of a viscount

a woman who holds the rank of viscount in her own right