Definition of BARONESS

baroness

Meanings

Plural: baronesses

Noun

  • a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
  • The wife of a baron.
  • A woman holding a baronial title in her own right; a female ruler of a barony.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English baronesse; equivalent to baron + -ess.

Scrabble Score: 10

baroness is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 12

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