comtesse

Definitions

1. A title for a French countess
2. A French countess.

Equivalents

Examples

“The king is impatient to see⟳ the comtesse, and I have⟳ promised that she will sup with him to-morrow evening in my apartment at Versailles.”

“‘Louise Victoria is a comtesse?’ murmured the major. […] You’ll agree⟳, I think⟳, Madame Dupont, that some young ladies are to be cherished, whether they’re comtesses or not?”

““That is not fitting speech for a comtesse, not to mention⟳ highly unfashionable language for a young lady to use⟳ in mixed company.” […] “You have⟳ known many comtesses?” she asked, lowering her sword, sensing the threat from Gareth had passed . . . at least for now.”

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