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Synonyms for baroness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : bar-uh-nis
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbær ə nɪs



Définition of baroness

Origin :
  • early 15c., from Old French barnesse "lady of quality, noblewoman" (also, ironically, "woman of low morals, slut") or Medieval Latin baronissa (see baron).
  • noun noblewoman
Example sentences :
  • The Baroness seated the General on her right, and Amadieu on her left.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • "Well, but I don't refuse to drive you there," resumed the Baroness.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • She referred to her son's culpable connection with Baroness Duvillard.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • And on the priest asking if Baroness Duvillard had yet arrived, "Why no!"
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • The priest still lingered on the settee when the Baroness rose.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • Pierre had heard a part of the conversation between Gerard and the Baroness.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • My brother was servile; he has attached himself to the retinue of a wealthy Baroness.
  • Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings
  • The Baroness trifled with some grapes and looked languidly round the room.
  • Extract from : « The Avenger » by E. Phillips Oppenheim
  • The Baroness gave a little sigh of content as she leaned back in her chair.
  • Extract from : « The Avenger » by E. Phillips Oppenheim
  • But before he could frame an answer, the Baroness intervened.
  • Extract from : « The Avenger » by E. Phillips Oppenheim

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