What is another word for Dauphiness?

Pronunciation: [dˈɔːfɪnəs] (IPA)

Dauphiness is the feminine form of Dauphin, a French term for the heir apparent to the French throne. As such, there are very few direct synonyms for Dauphiness, as no other term specifically connotes the female equivalent of a Dauphin. However, there are terms that share some of the connotations and historical associations of the Dauphin/Dauphiness position, such as Crown Princess, Heiress Presumptive, and Princess Royal. Other related terms include Successor, Inheritor, and Heir Apparent to a specific title or position. While these terms may not be perfect synonyms for Dauphiness, they do share some of the same historical and cultural connotations.

What are the hypernyms for Dauphiness?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Dauphiness

Thus Mary, a Frenchwoman and a Catholic, governing Scotland for her Catholic daughter, the Dauphiness, with the aid of a few French troops who had just saved the independence of the country, naturally employed French advisers.
"John Knox and the Reformation"
Andrew Lang
The Dauphiness was at that time the pride of France, and the darling of Paris; not only worshipped by the court, but loved by the people.
"Tales & Novels, Vol. IX [Contents: Harrington; Thoughts on Bores; Ormond]"
Maria Edgeworth
And, besides, I am afraid these flattering courtiers will do no good to our young Dauphiness, on whom so much of the future happiness or misery of France will depend.
"Tales & Novels, Vol. IX [Contents: Harrington; Thoughts on Bores; Ormond]"
Maria Edgeworth

Related words: Dauphine, Dauphine of France, Dauphin de Viennois

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