courtieress en · NOUN
Etymology
From courtier + -ess.
Meanings
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(rare) A female courtier.
"I could never venture on so extravagant a piece of presumption!" cried the courtieress of the Spree, in utter amazement.
1833, Catherine Grace Frances Gore, The Sketch Book of Fashion, Volume 1:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| courtieresses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |