Associations to the word «Peeress»

Wiktionary

PEERESS, noun. A noblewoman married to a peer
PEERESS, noun. A woman holding a noble title in her own right.

Dictionary definition

PEERESS, noun. A woman of the peerage in Britain.

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.