vicomtesse

[ vee-kawn-tes ]

noun

, plural vi·com·tesses [vee-kaw, n, -, tes].

1. the wife or widow of a vicomte; a French viscountess.

Word History and Origins

Origin of vicomtesse¹

< French, equivalent to vicomte viscount + -esse -ess

Example Sentences

On the terrace they found the Vicomtesse and the Baron Giraud.

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Indeed, the Vicomtesse went to Lucille's room for the purpose.

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The Vicomtesse was an economist of words, and explained herself no further.

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The vicomtesse replied that they had been guided hither by Mr. Jefferson to find a list of lodging-houses.

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The vicomtesse as she spoke was aware of a breach in her usual reserve of rather formal thankfulness.

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