Antonyms for countess

Grammar : Noun

Spell : koun-tis

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkaʊn tɪs

Definition of countess

Origin : mid-12c., adopted in Anglo-French for "the wife of an earl," from Medieval Latin cometissa, fem. of Latin comes "count" (see count (n.)).

As in noble : noun member of royal or important family
As in ruler : noun historically, person who ruled an area
As in lady : noun woman
As in noblewoman : noun woman of noble birth

Example sentences :

To forget her friends that she might go into society a countess!
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

The Countess had worked hard all her life, and her hands were red and big-jointed.
Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower

Now, don't worry about it any more—I expect it was the Countess told you that.
Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower

"Well, I do think it's awfully good, Dell," began the Countess.
Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower

"I just know he'll choose Bill," crowed the Countess after the flicker of the doctor's skirts.
Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower

The Countess, breathless from dancing, burst in upon the little group.
Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower

"You needn't think I'll tell, either," said the Countess, earnestly.
Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower

The Countess knows—and have Slim bring something to carry him home on.
Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower

The critics stampeded, as they always did when the Countess began to talk.
Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower

On the death of his countess, Foulques vowed to go on a crusade.
Extract from : « Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II » by Charlotte Mary Yonge

Synonyms for countess

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