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- [bar-uh-nis]
- /ˈbær ə nɪs/
- /ˈbær.ən.es/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bar-uh-nis]
- /ˈbær ə nɪs/
Definitions of baroness word
- countable noun baroness A baroness is a woman who is a member of the lowest rank of the nobility, or who is the wife of a baron. 3
- noun baroness the wife or widow of a baron 3
- noun baroness a woman holding the rank of baron in her own right 3
- noun baroness a baron's wife, widow, or (in some European countries) daughter 3
- noun baroness a woman with a barony in her own right 3
- noun baroness the wife of a baron. 1
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Origin of baroness
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English baronnesse < Anglo-French, Middle French (see baron, -ess); replacing Middle English barnesse < Anglo-French, Old French
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Parts of speech for Baroness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
baroness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for baroness
noun baroness
- aristocrat — An aristocrat is someone whose family has a high social rank, especially someone who has a title.
- lady — a woman who is refined, polite, and well-spoken: She may be poor and have little education, but she's a real lady.
- peeress — the wife or widow of a peer.
- gentlewoman — a woman of good family, breeding, or social position.
- noblewoman — a woman of noble birth or rank.
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