Meaning

Alternative spelling of doggess (“female dog”)..

Definitions by Sense

1. Alternative spelling of doggess (“female dog”).
2. Synonym of dogaressa (“wife of a doge”).

Example Sentences

Bitch, a ſhe dog, or dogeſs;

‘Well, he is a tall, very dark gentleman; perhaps with a mallet in his hand, for he is fond of playing at pell mell; but you’ll know him chiefly by all the dogs and dogesses by which he is always surrounded.’

I have heretofore expressed my dislike of dogs and dogesses, but to repeat that these creatures are an anachronism—an impertinent arrival, having about the same right of intrusion into our country as polygamy, serpent worship, and the Berserker madness—excellent institutions of their day and generation, but of no practical use in ours.

Look at that animated and lively young lady in conversation with your friend, Mr. Brown-Bear. Her name is Miss English-Terrier. She is one of the smooth-haired dogesses; has a high, round forehead; a quick, intelligent look; all her answers are ready.

The sea dogs and dogesses who braved all weathers had nosed out those labels, but had so far watched in vain for the chairs to be occupied.

He [David Ray] lives with his wife Judy and dogess Levi in Tucson, Arizona and travels widely giving readings and workshops.

The Reflecter, without citing his Author for it, pretends, that no Dogeſs can be Crowned, and that the Inquiſitors made a Decree againſt it.

The Dogeſſes are excluded from having any ſhare in thoſe ſhadows of Honour which are paid to their Husbands, which is an Effect of the Frugality of the Government; and indeed, the Republick has no need of two Mock-Soveraigns.

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• dogesses

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When Should You Use Dogess?

Use dogess when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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