Comtesse
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Comtesse is a noun meaning A French countess.
Meaning
A French countess.
Example Sentences
The king is impatient to see the comtesse, and I have promised that she will sup with him to-morrow evening in my apartment at Versailles.
‘Louise Victoria is a comtesse?’ murmured the major. […] You’ll agree, I think, Madame Dupont, that some young ladies are to be cherished, whether they’re comtesses or not?
“That is not fitting speech for a comtesse, not to mention highly unfashionable language for a young lady to use in mixed company.” […] “You have known many comtesses?” she asked, lowering her sword, sensing the threat from Gareth had passed . . . at least for now.
Word Forms
- comtesses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include countess, contessa, ladyship, vicomte, baronne, grande-duchesse.
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