AskDefine | Define baroness

Dictionary Definition

baroness n : a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron

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English

Noun

  1. The female ruler of a barony. The male equivalent is baron.

Translations

female ruler of a barony
  • Albanian: baroneshë
  • Dutch: barones
  • Finnish: vapaaherratar, paronitar
  • French: baronne
  • German: Baroness
  • Hungarian: bárónő, báróné, baronesz, bárókisasszony
  • Lithuanian: baronienė
  • Russian: баронесса
  • Slovene: baronica
  • Spanish: baronesa
  • Swedish: baronessa

Extensive Definition

Baroness can refer to:
baroness in Japanese: バロネス
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