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Grammar : Noun
Spell : koun-tis
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkaʊn tɪs



Definition of countess

Origin :
  • mid-12c., adopted in Anglo-French for "the wife of an earl," from Medieval Latin cometissa, fem. of Latin comes "count" (see count (n.)).
  • As in noble : noun member of royal or important family
  • As in ruler : noun historically, person who ruled an area
  • As in lady : noun woman
  • As in noblewoman : noun woman of noble birth
Example sentences :
  • To forget her friends that she might go into society a countess!
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • The Countess had worked hard all her life, and her hands were red and big-jointed.
  • Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower
  • Now, don't worry about it any more—I expect it was the Countess told you that.
  • Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower
  • "Well, I do think it's awfully good, Dell," began the Countess.
  • Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower
  • "I just know he'll choose Bill," crowed the Countess after the flicker of the doctor's skirts.
  • Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower
  • The Countess, breathless from dancing, burst in upon the little group.
  • Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower
  • "You needn't think I'll tell, either," said the Countess, earnestly.
  • Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower
  • The Countess knows—and have Slim bring something to carry him home on.
  • Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower
  • The critics stampeded, as they always did when the Countess began to talk.
  • Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower
  • On the death of his countess, Foulques vowed to go on a crusade.
  • Extract from : « Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II » by Charlotte Mary Yonge

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