viscountess

• Nom désignant une femme noble qui est l'épouse ou la veuve d'un vicomte, ou qui détient elle-même le titre de vicomte.

A noun referring to a noblewoman who is either the wife or widow of a viscount, or who holds the rank of viscount in her own right.

1. Wife or widow of a viscountC1formalbritish

   A woman who is married to a viscount or was married to one before his death.

   Vicomtesse (épouse ou veuve d'un vicomte)

   • The viscountess accompanied her husband to the royal banquet.
   • After the viscount passed away, the viscountess continued her charitable work.
   • The viscountess hosted a garden party at the estate.

2. Noblewoman in her own rightC1formalbritish

   A woman who holds the title of viscountess independently, not through marriage.

   Vicomtesse de plein droit

   • She was granted the title of viscountess for her services to the crown.
   • The viscountess managed her lands and estates personally.
   • As a viscountess in her own right, she had a seat in the House of Lords.