countesses

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Noun countess has 1 sense

countess - female equivalent of a count or earl
--₁ is a kind of Lady, noblewoman, peeress

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Term: Countesses

Part of Speech: Noun

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A countess refers to the wife or widow of a count or earl.

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Queen Elizabeth made her trusted friend, Lady Mary, a countess when she married the Earl of Sussex.

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In historical contexts, a countess is a female ruler of an earldom or county.

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Countess Matilda of Tuscany was a prominent feudal ruler during the Middle Ages.

Part of Speech: Noun

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In card games, countesses represent a specific rank or value.

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This deck of cards has beautifully designed queen illustrations, and the countesses are particularly elegant.

countesses

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Term: Countesses

Part of Speech: Noun

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Part of Speech: Noun

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Part of Speech: Adjective

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Part of Speech: Verb

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