countess
noun/ˈkaʊntɪs/
Frequency rank: #7,379 most common English word
Meaning
A noblewoman holding the rank of count or earl, or the wife of one.
Example sentence
The elegant countess greeted her guests at the entrance of the grand castle.
Synonyms & related words
- noblewoman
- aristocrat
- lady
- duchess
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