noblewoman
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dame, gentlewoman, lady, milady, peeress
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His noblewoman is headstrong and emancipated—almost a millennial—who dreams of a storybook lover and self-harms in secret. — The Economist, "Love in the time of the Black Death," 29 Aug. 2019 The real-life Anne Lister, who sometimes went by Jack, lived during the 19th century, and was indeed a noblewoman and landowner in Yorkshire. — Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, "HBO's Gentleman Jack Brings the Life of Anne Lister, a 19th Century LGBTQ Pioneer, to the Small Screen," 21 Mar. 2019 Anne, in poor health and perpetual petulance, is fussed over and not-so-subtly controlled by Lady Sarah Churchill (Rachel Weisz), a court noblewoman who’s learned that pleasing the queen (in every way) brings its own pleasures. — Moira Macdonald, The Seattle Times, "‘The Favourite’ review: an irresistibly nasty tale of lust, power and pet bunnies," 4 Dec. 2018 Nuns’ habits, conquistadors’ helmets, and noblewomen’s headdresses are fashioned from toilet paper, soda cans, Bubble Wrap, and plastic bags. — Gabriella Fuller, ELLE Decor, "Photographer Hendrik Kerstens Is a Modern Day Dutch Master," 16 Oct. 2018 Learn about the lives and crimes of both well-known, modern murderers like Ted Bundy as well as late lesser-known criminals like 16th-century killer and Hungarian noblewoman Elizabeth Bathory. — Allie Volpe, Teen Vogue, "10 Best Crime Podcasts," 30 Aug. 2018 The Manchu, for instance, did not practice foot-binding, a custom that turned Han noblewomen into virtual cripples. — Susan Delson, WSJ, "At Museums, a Vanished Chinese Realm of Female Power," 20 July 2018 The unfortunate ape was buried with a noblewoman believed to be Lady Xia, the grandmother of Qin Shi Huang, the first Chinese emperor, who ruled from 259 to 210 BCE. — Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, "Extinct gibbon in ancient Chinese tomb hints at other lost primate species," 22 June 2018 This sandwich-and-scone combo was invented by a peckish noblewoman tired of waiting for Queen Victoria at supper. — Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, "15 Best Places for Afternoon Tea in London," 3 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'noblewoman.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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