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noblewoman
noun
no·ble·wom·an
ˈnō-bəl-ˌwu̇-mən
Examples of noblewoman in a Sentence
traditionally, noblewomen—whether they are titled or not—have served as great patronesses of the arts
Recent Examples on the Web
Gird your loins for the tragic tale of Lady Jane Grey (Emily Bader), the young Tudor noblewoman who was Queen of England for nine days and then beheaded in 553… F*ck that.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024
Sawai portrays Toda Mariko, a noblewoman and Christian convert who is called on by Toranaga to serve as an interpreter between him and his new foreign captive.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2024
Now scientists have identified the compounds in the balms used to mummify the organs of an ancient Egyptian noblewoman, according to a recent paper published in the journal Scientific Reports, suggesting that the recipes were unusually complex and used ingredients not native to the region.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 6 Sep. 2023
Don’t miss Sofonisba Anguissola’s compelling portrait of a noblewoman, made in the mid-16th century, in a gallery devoted to portraiture that foregrounds power (which also includes great works by Holbein, Lucas Cranach the Elder and Bronzino).
—Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 18 Jan. 2024
Toranaga’s and Blackthorne’s fates become inextricably tied to their translator, Toda Mariko (Anna Sawai), a mysterious Christian noblewoman and the last of a disgraced line.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 29 Nov. 2023
The three visionary noblewomen established the Foundation in 1982 to continue the spirit and vision of their mothers.
—Sebastian Cabrices, Vogue, 14 Nov. 2023
This limestone canopic jar contained the organs of Egyptian noblewoman Senetnay preserved in balm.
—Popular Science, 31 Aug. 2023
Before her death in 1608, Bess amassed a significant collection of textiles, including rare carpets, appliqué wall hangings featuring noblewomen of the ancient world and tapestries telling the story of Ulysses.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 July 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of noblewoman was
in the 13th century
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“Noblewoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noblewoman. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
noblewoman
noun
no·ble·wom·an
-ˌwu̇m-ən
: a woman of noble rank
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