viscountess
- Noun:
- A noblewoman holding the rank of viscount in her own right: A woman who holds the title of viscount as a hereditary peerage, independent of a spouse.
- The wife or widow of a viscount: A woman who holds the title by virtue of being married to a man who is a viscount.
As a noblewoman in her own right:
- The viscountess inherited the title and estates from her father.
- She was created a viscountess for her services to the state.
As the wife or widow of a viscount:
- The viscountess attended the ceremony with her husband, the Viscount.
- As the dowager viscountess, she presided over the family manor.
"Dowager Viscountess": The widow of a viscount, or a woman who holds the title of viscountess but whose son or other relative is the current viscount.
- The Dowager Viscountess continued to be an influential figure in society.
"Viscountess [Place Name]": The title is often associated with a geographical place.
- Viscountess Harcourt was known for her charitable work in the county.
Viscount (n): The male counterpart to a viscountess; a nobleman ranking above a baron and below an earl/count.
- The viscount and viscountess hosted the ball.
Peeress (n): A general term for a woman who holds a peerage title (e.g., duchess, marchioness, countess, viscountess, baroness).
- She was the first peeress to speak in the House of Lords.
- Peeress: A woman who is a member of the nobility by title.
- Noblewoman: A woman belonging to the aristocracy.
Style of "Lady" or "The Right Honourable": A viscountess is typically addressed with specific honorifics.
- The invitation was addressed to The Right Honourable the Viscountess [Surname].
Courtesy Title: In some systems, the wife of a viscount may use the courtesy title "Lady [Husband's Title]".
- She is often referred to as Lady [Surname], though her formal title is Viscountess.
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a noblewoman holding the rank of viscount in her own right
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a wife or widow of a viscount
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