Definition of Countess

a woman who is of high social rank, especially the wife of a count

Examples of Countess in a sentence

Marrying a count shortly before she turned 18, the countess served as a companion to the queen.  

An esteemed member of the royal family, the countess used her social ranking to influence English society.  

Although she was born into royalty as a countess, the woman desired to marry her way from elite to ruler.  

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