noblewomen

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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

In Boccaccio's book, noblemen and noblewomen who fled Florence during the Black Death hole up in a villa outside the city and pass the time by telling stories.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2022

“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

Werfel bowed to noblemen and noblewomen who passed.

From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin