Countess Meaning
/ˈkaʊntɪs/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe wife of a count or earl.
nounA woman holding the rank of count or earl in her own right; a female holder of an earldom.
Sentence Examples
The noble Countess of Ahlefeld blushed and grew pale.
The countess agrees with all these conditions.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The elegant ____ welcomed guests to her grand castle with a gracious bow.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The noble ____ of Ahlefeld blushed and grew pale.
Word Origin & History
From Anglo-Norman cuntesse, Old French contesse, from Latin comitissa; equivalent to count + -ess. Doublet of contessa.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The elegant ____ welcomed guests to her grand castle with a gracious bow.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The noble ____ of Ahlefeld blushed and grew pale.