sultaness

[ suhl-tn-is ]

noun

1. sultana ( defs 2, 3 ).

Gender Note

See -ess.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sultaness¹

First recorded in 1605–15; sultan + -ess

Example Sentences

I am no less Than the sultan’s chosen sultaness.”

From Project Gutenberg

I now and then offend our good lady who can not long retain her displeasure, but, sitting in state on her sopha, extends graciously her long, handsome arm, and says "la; baisez ma main: Je vous pardonne," with all the dignity of a sultaness.

From Project Gutenberg

She was loud in her expressions of contempt for military men, especially for cavalry officers, a contempt in which even Arthur Schopenhauer could not have outdone her; she lived only for science and professors, a large number of whom she assembled about her, and among whom this young sultaness proposed with great caution and care to select one worthy to be raised to the dignity of her Prince-Consort.

From Project Gutenberg

After Thibault had in the most handsome and submissive manner assured him of his zeal and fidelity, that prince proceeded to give him those instructions which were necessary; and retiring, left him, to receive those of the Sultaness.

From Project Gutenberg

As he was to go the next, he begged of the Sultaness by Sayda, that he might be permitted to bid her adieu without any witnesses; the fair Queen, who desired it with equal ardour, appointed night for the interview:---so when all was quiet in the palace, he was introduced by 83a that faithful slave into the apartment of his dear Princess.

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