electress

American  

[ih-lek-tris] / ɪˈlɛk trɪs /

noun

1. the wife or widow of an Elector of the Holy Roman Empire.

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Etymology

Origin of electress

First recorded in 1610–20; elect(o)r + -ess

Example Sentences

He took part in the proceedings against Bacon for corruption, and was manager for the Commons in the impeachment of Edward Floyd for insulting the elector and electress palatine.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" by Various

His ability was probably small, and he is spoken of with little respect in the Verney Papers and by the electress Sophia in her Memoirs.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" by Various

Those, however, who are for me I shall elevate, and it seems to me I see already a royal crown on the noble brow of the electress.

From Louisa of Prussia and Her Times by Mühlbach, L. (Luise)

The elector was fond of display; the electress, the daughter of a king of Poland, was even more lavish than her spouse.

From Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster by Sastrow, Bartholomew

The electress, who entered at the side of her husband, received the emperor in the large and brilliant throne-room of the palace.

From Louisa of Prussia and Her Times by Mühlbach, L. (Luise)