baroness

n.

1. 1. The wife or widow of a baron.
   2. A woman holding the title to a barony.
2. Used as the title for such a noblewoman.

IN BRIEF: n. - A noblewoman or the wife or widow of a nobleman.

Tutor's tip: The baroness (woman of nobility) was unhappy because of her barrenness (inability to bear a child).

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron

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