noblewoman
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"One way of reforming this rigid system is to start with our own families," said Norlina Rambu Jola Kalunga, 54, a noblewoman who inherited five atas when she married the son of a royal family.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
But then we hear the bandit’s testimony, followed by that of the noblewoman, and finally the contradictory memories of the dead husband, delivered via a medium.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2025
There, she transmutes noblewoman Marie d’Odette into a swan and assumes her identity.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2025
Jeanne de la Motte, a noblewoman fallen on hard times, pretended to be French Queen and tricked a cardinal into giving her the necklace, without paying.
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2024
“Is that the end?” the noblewoman asked in an almost-demanding tone.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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In Ancient Egypt, pharaohs and noblewomen wore embellished braided wigs to show power, and in the Middle Ages, women's long hair became associated with femininity and virtue.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
“Empresses and noblewomen in their entourage cross-stitched, as well as nuns and regular women living in cities,” Churina said, adding that toward the end of 19th century, needlework became available to peasants.
From Slate ● Mar. 23, 2022
Aspiring knights were pages; noblewomen worked as ladies in waiting.
From The New Yorker ● Jun. 7, 2018
There are mothers, like the noblewomen Catelyn Stark and Cersei Baratheon, who are driven by their fierce, lioness-like love for their children.
From Salon ● Jun. 4, 2012
Werfel bowed to noblemen and noblewomen who passed.
From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin
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