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Added 9 October 2026

baroness

/ˌbæ.ɹəˈnɛs/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about baroness at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron.

Origin

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

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