Wife or widow of an earl (8)
I believe the answer is:
countess
(Other definitions for countess that I've seen before include "Noble" , "Titled lady" , "title for 23 [LOVELACE]" , "Noblewoman" , "Aristocratic lady" .)
I believe the answer is:
countess
(Other definitions for countess that I've seen before include "Noble" , "Titled lady" , "title for 23 [LOVELACE]" , "Noblewoman" , "Aristocratic lady" .)