Definition of Countesses

women of high social rank, especially the wives of counts

Examples of Countesses in a sentence

Several countesses gathered in the Medieval castle, discussing each of their husband's affairs and things that only other royal women could understand.  🔊

As noblewomen of the court, the countesses were expected to serve in leadership roles appointed to them by the king and queen.  🔊

Upper class and well-educated, the countesses carried their high-ranking statuses as badges of honor.  🔊

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