Marchioness (Noun)
Meaning 1
A noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The marchioness hosted a charity gala at her estate to raise funds for the local children's hospital.
- Lady Catherine, the marchioness of York, was a renowned philanthropist and supporter of the arts.
- As the marchioness of Wiltshire, she held significant influence in the royal court and was often sought out for advice.
- The young marchioness of Salisbury made her debut into society at a grand ball in London, where she captivated the attention of many eligible bachelors.
- After the death of her husband, the marchioness of Essex continued to manage the family's vast estates and business interests with great success.