Definitions

1. noun

a woman of high rank, typically the wife of a count.

“The countess was a prominent figure at the charity gala.”

2. noun

a woman who holds a title of countess in her own right, often due to her birth or inheritance.

“She was a countess in her own right, thanks to her father’s title.”

3. noun

a woman who is the holder of a countess’s title, often due to marriage or inheritance.

“The new countess was introduced to the royal family at the palace.”