contessa
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Italian contessa
Noun [edit]
contessa (plural contessas)
- A countess, often specifically an Italian countess
- 2007 January 8, Jack Anderson, “Ruthanna Boris, Versatile Ballet Russe Dancer, Dies at 88”:
- […] Ms. Boris choreographed a tale about a haughty contessa who tries to seduce a young man with wondrous perfumes.
- 2007 January 8, Jack Anderson, “Ruthanna Boris, Versatile Ballet Russe Dancer, Dies at 88”:
Italian [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Medieval Latin comitissa.
Noun [edit]
contessa f (plural contesse)
