noblewoman

Everyday

A woman who belongs to the nobility, with a title such as duchess, countess or lady. tree →

In the lessons

Used in history and stories about kings, queens and castles; noblewomen ran large households and estates, and some, like Eleanor of Aquitaine, were very powerful.

Examples

• The noblewoman wore a long silk gown. tree →
• A noblewoman ran the castle while her husband was at war. tree →
• Eleanor of Aquitaine was a powerful noblewoman and queen. tree →
• In the story, the noblewoman helped the poor villagers. tree →
• Noblewomen were often married for land and power, not love. tree →
• The portrait shows a noblewoman with her children. tree →
• She was born a noblewoman but chose to become a nun. tree →

Note

Plural "noblewomen" (the second syllable sounds like "WIM-in"). Man: "nobleman". Titles: duchess, countess, baroness, lady.