Meaning & use
countess
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A noblewoman holding the rank of count or earl, or the wife of a count or earl.
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The countess hosted an elegant dinner at her estate.
In the novel, the countess secretly manages the family's finances.
A note on using this word
A title of nobility used in Britain and parts of Europe; the male equivalent is 'count,' or 'earl' in Britain.
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