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viscountess
/ ˈɪ첹ʊԳɪ /
noun
the wife or widow of a viscount
a woman who holds the rank of viscount in her own right
Gender Note
Word History and Origins
Origin of viscountess1
Example Sentences
’s a nice Jewish viscountess to do when she has a title but no money, a party invitation but no clothes and a pair of scissors but no sewing skills?
That scene is such a shift in the story line where you see Edwina’s frustration and determination to become the viscountess.
Julie Montagu, an American viscountess, knows that marrying into British aristocracy isn’t as glamorous as it sounds.
In 2011 a portrait of the viscountess finally went on display in the House of Lords.
A viscountess should be addressed as "Lady C." by the upper classes, and as "My Lady" or "Your Ladyship" by all other classes.
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