baroness
pronunciation
How to pronounce baroness in British English:
UK [ˈbærənəs]
How to pronounce baroness in American English:
US [ˌbærəˈnes]
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- Noun:
- a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
Word Origin
- baroness (n.)
- early 15c., from Old French barnesse "lady of quality, noblewoman" (also, ironically, "woman of low morals, slut") or Medieval Latin baronissa (see baron).
Example
- 1. You will be familiar with the work of professor baroness susan greenfield .
- 2. Conservative leader david cameron and baroness neville-jones have held talks with major private companies on fighting cybercrime .
- 3. A pioneering baroness , shidzue kato , forced a male-dominated parliament to legislate for easier birth control .
- 4. If all you remember in years to come is the ' gay wizard ' joke , I 've come out ahead of baroness mary warnock .
- 5. Until departing for brussels , baroness ashton of upholland was best-known for getting the lisbon treaty , the successor to the eu constitution , through the house of lords in june 2008 .