baroness

[ bar-uh-nis ]

/ ˈbær ə nɪs /

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noun

the wife of a baron.

a woman holding a baronial title in her own right.

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Origin of baroness

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English baronnesse from Anglo-French, Middle French (see baron, -ess); replacing Middle English barnesse, from Anglo-French, Old French

usage note for baroness

What's the difference between baroness and baron? See -ess.

Words nearby baroness

barometrograph, barometry, baron, baronage, Baron-Cohen, baroness, baronet, baronetage, baronetcy, baronetess, baronetize

How to use baroness in a sentence

He no longer has a country, a villa, or wealthy socialite baroness as a fiancee, but he is much richer for having learned to show his love for his children and welcome their love back.
Christopher Plummer’s Captain von Trapp is the father I want to be|Bill McQuillen|February 8, 2021|Washington Post
It was exactly a week ago when reports first leaked that the Baroness of Butter had used the N word in the past.
Paula Deen Apologizes (Again) on ‘Today.’ Do You Forgive Her Yet?|Kevin Fallon|June 26, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Being politically astute, even in her dotage, Baroness Thatcher was aware what contention that could create.
Margaret Thatcher, Divisive Even in Death|Peter Jukes|April 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Baroness Thatcher, who rarely goes out in public anymore, is not attending.
Cherie Blair Avoids Her Old Enemy The Queen|Tom Sykes|July 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST

A smart new documentary from HBO, The Jazz Baroness, captures the many sides of the jazz pianist.
Thelonious Monk Is Back|Stanley Crouch|November 24, 2009|DAILY BEAST
"We need to change the language," asserted Baroness Mary Goudie, a Labour member of Britain's House of Lords.
The New Activism|Tom Watson|November 5, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Baroness Schopenhauer died at Jena; a woman of talent and celebrity, and author of various works, which were collected in 24 vols.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
Everybody in the pension was studying something; we avoided the American church and consulate and even the Baroness L.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
Baroness Orczy is to be congratulated on a distinctly ingenious idea.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, November 4, 1914|Various
How he manages to turn it all to favour and romance you must allow Baroness Orczy to tell you herself.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, November 4, 1914|Various
Janet Marward, heiress and titular baroness of Skryne in Meath, a manor worth some 200l.
Ireland Under the Tudors, Vol. II (of 3)|Richard Bagwell

British Dictionary definitions for baroness

baroness

/ (ˈbærənɪs) /

noun

the wife or widow of a baron

a woman holding the rank of baron in her own right

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