Duchesse

The life of the Duchesse was a very unhappy one, and one reason for it simultaneously brought about the lowering of M. de

Time Regained 2003

Princess lace, (also known as Duchesse lace) as elsewhere mentioned, results from combining Honiton and point lace braids in one design; and

The Art of Modern Lace Making The Butterick Publishing Co.

Fraunce, whom the French kinge made to assemble for that respect in fauour of the Duke, that the custome should be so inuiolably kepte, as if the Duchesse were the most simple damsell of all the countrie: to the ende that in time to come, greate Lordes and Ladyes which be as it were lampes to giue lighte to others, might take example.

The Palace of Pleasure, Volume 1 William Painter

"Well, I would not be so sure of that Sir Nicholas -- You see the Duchesse is a very kind lady, but she is a lady of the world, and she may have her reasons."

Man and Maid Elinor Glyn 1903

As I was one of the first to appreciate Mademoiselle Scudèry's genius, and to detect behind the name of the brother the tender sentiments and delicate refinement of the sister's chaster pen, so I believe I was the first to call the Duchesse

London Pride Or When the World Was Younger 1875

He tells me the Duchesse is a devil against him, and do now come like Queen Elizabeth, and sits with the

Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete Samuel Pepys 1668

He tells me the Duchesse is a devil against him, and do now come like Queen Elizabeth, and sits with the

Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete 1668 N.S. Samuel Pepys 1668

He tells me the Duchesse is a devil against him, and do now come like Queen Elizabeth, and sits with the Duke of York's Council, and sees what they do; and she crosses out this man's wages and prices, as she sees fit, for saving money; but yet, he tells me, she reserves L5000 a-year for her own spending; and my Lady Peterborough, by and by, tells me that the

Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 61: January 1667-68 Samuel Pepys 1668

Madame de Vionnet greeted her as "Duchesse" and was greeted in turn, while talk started in French, as "Ma toute-belle"; little facts that had their due, their vivid interest for Strether.

The Ambassadors Henry James 1879

"Duchesse," she hastened to add, "you did perfectly right to come here, even were it only to give us the happiness of contradicting the report of your death."

Louise de la Valliere Alexandre Dumas p��re 1836