Conte

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An Italian count.

    "So she led the way through a marble hall, pillared in different colors, rich and rare, with portraits of ancient contes and contessas on the walls, up a magnificent stone stair with a carved balustrade, to a suite indeed, where, at the entrance, Sibby was found very happy at her welcome from Mrs. Mount, who was equally glad to receive a countrywoman."

  2. 2
    Alternative form of Conté. alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable

Etymology

From Italian conte. Doublet of comes, comte, and count.

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