Countess
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkaʊntɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Countess is a noun meaning The wife of a count or earl.
Meaning
The wife of a count or earl.
More Meanings
- A woman holding the rank of count or earl in her own right; a female holder of an earldom.
Example Sentences
Elizabeth Millicent Leveson-Gower is 24th Countess of Sutherland; her son will be the 25th Earl.
Word Forms
- countesses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include comtesse, contessa, ladyship, dowager, servant, maid.
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