dauphiness
Americannoun
Gender
What's the difference between dauphiness and dauphin? See -ess.
Etymology
Origin of dauphiness
Example Sentences
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Louis XIV. allowed the dauphiness to pursue her own course.
From Louis XIV. Makers of History Series by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)
In anticipation of the marriage, a lady, Madame de Maintenon, whose name henceforth became inseparably connected with that of Louis XIV., was appointed to the distinguished post of "mistress of the robes" to the dauphiness.
From Louis XIV. Makers of History Series by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)
Care began to press heavily upon the brow of the dauphiness, and sorrow to spread its pallor over her cheek.
From Maria Antoinette Makers of History by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)
As dauphin and dauphiness they naturally had a great following, and as king and queen their taste was paramount, and the style became established.
From Furnishing the Home of Good Taste A Brief Sketch of the Period Styles in Interior Decoration with Suggestions as to Their Employment in the Homes of Today by Throop, Lucy Abbot
Her husband's infatuation respecting Diana of Poitiers embittered her life when dauphiness, and compelled her as queen to tolerate the presence of the king's mistress, and pay her an insincere respect.
From History of the Rise of the Huguenots Vol. 1 by Baird, Henry Martyn
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