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baroness

[ bar-uh-nis ]

noun

  1. the wife of a baron.
  2. a woman holding a baronial title in her own right.


baroness

/ ˈæəɪ /

noun

  1. the wife or widow of a baron
  2. a woman holding the rank of baron in her own right
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Gender Note

What's the difference between baroness and baron? See -ess.
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of baroness1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English baronnesse from Anglo-French, Middle French ( baron, -ess ); replacing Middle English barnesse, from Anglo-French, Old French
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The baroness - who previously led a landmark review of the Metropolitan Police - will chair the independent commission, which is expected to begin work in April.

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A baroness who called a peer of Indian origin "Lord Poppadom" is facing a suspension from the House of Lords after an investigation found her comments amounted to harassment.

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"The baroness has picked up the crown at the coronation, with Prince Charming as her deputy," he added.

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Back then, she was branded "baroness basic" for her fashion choices but finding bold looks for runways and TV screens can come at a high price, Tia, real name Lawrence Bolton, tells BBC Newsbeat.

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William also praised Benjamin for her lifelong commitment to philanthropy: The baroness is vice president of Action for Children and Barnardo’s, both of which work with vulnerable children in the U.K.

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