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peeress

/ˈpɪə.rɪs/

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noun

/ˈpɪə.rɪs/C2formalbritish
  • ruЖенщина, обладающая титулом в британской системе пэрства, либо по наследству, либо по браку с пэром.

A woman who holds a title in the British peerage, either by inheritance or by marriage to a peer.

  1. Woman of the peerageC1formalbritish

    A woman who holds a title in the British nobility, such as a duchess, countess, or baroness.

    ruПэрэсса

    • The peeress attended the royal banquet in a magnificent gown.
    • She became a peeress after her husband was granted a title.
    • The peeress used her influence to support local charities.

    Synonymsaristocratladynoblewoman

Forms
  • peeresses plural form
  • peeresses' possessive plural form
  • peeress's possessive singular form