Definition of "viscountess" []

• The wife or widow of a viscount. (noun)
• A noblewoman holding the rank of viscount in her own right. (noun)

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• ""The viscountess is the admiral's great-niece," replied Camille."
• "“The viscountess is the admiral’s great-niece,” replied Camille."
• "As a viscountess, she is permitted to keep waiting gentlewomen of her own."