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baroness

[ bar-uh-nis ]

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noun

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

baroness

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noun

the wife or widow of a baron
a woman holding the rank of baron in her own right

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Gender Note

��'s the difference between baroness and baron? See -ess.

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Word 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 said Suffolk felt like "home" and some people were "surprised" when she decided to stay in the county after losing her seat and then her mother.

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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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