peeress

• Femme qui possède un titre de noblesse dans le système de la pairie britannique, soit par droit héréditaire, soit par mariage avec un pair.

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.

   Femme de la pairie

   • 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.

   Synonymesaristocratladynoblewoman