noun
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the wife or widow of a viscount
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a woman who holds the rank of viscount in her own right
Gender
See -ess.
Etymology
Origin of viscountess
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; viscount, -ess
Example Sentences
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What’s a nice Jewish viscountess to do when she has a title but no money, a party invitation but no clothes and a pair of scissors but no sewing skills?
From New York Times
That scene is such a shift in the story line where you see Edwina’s frustration and determination to become the viscountess.
From New York Times
Julie Montagu, an American viscountess, knows that marrying into British aristocracy isn’t as glamorous as it sounds.
From Fox News
In 2011 a portrait of the viscountess finally went on display in the House of Lords.
From BBC
A viscountess should be addressed as "Lady C." by the upper classes, and as "My Lady" or "Your Ladyship" by all other classes.
From Project Gutenberg
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