Feminine of Nouns starting with 'V'

The feminine of Viceroy is Vicereine.

Rule: This is a title where the feminine form is created with a specific suffix.

Definitions:

• A Viceroy is a ruler exercising authority in a colony on behalf of a sovereign.
• A Vicereine is the wife of a viceroy. A woman who acts as viceroy in her own right is also called a viceroy.

Examples:

• Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India.
• The Vicereine was known for her diplomatic skill and social grace.

The feminine of Viscount is Viscountess.

Rule: The feminine is formed by adding the suffix "-ess."

Definitions:

• A Viscount is a British nobleman ranking above a baron and below an earl.
• A Viscountess is the wife or widow of a viscount, or a woman who holds the rank in her own right.

Examples:

• The Viscount attended the coronation ceremony.
• The Viscountess inherited the family estate.

The noun Victor is a common gender noun, referring to any winner.

However, a specific, though somewhat formal, feminine form does exist: Victress.

Modern Usage: "Victor" is almost always used for anyone who wins a contest or battle.

Examples:

• The victorious army returned home, and the victor was celebrated by all. (Can be male or female)
• In the literary tale, she emerged as the proud victress of the competition. (Formal/Literary)

English sometimes borrows gendered nouns from other languages. Here are a few examples.

• vieux (French for "old man"): The feminine is vieille ("old woman").
• vendeur (French for "male seller/vendor"): The feminine is vendeuse ("female seller/vendor").

The noun Valet is a masculine noun with no direct feminine equivalent.

A valet is a man's personal attendant, responsible for his clothes and appearance. The closest female counterpart would be a Lady's Maid, but this is a different role, not a direct feminine form of 'valet'.

Example:

• The nobleman's valet helped him dress for the evening.

The noun Villain is a common gender noun.

It refers to a wicked or evil character in a story, play, or real life. The term "Villainess" exists but is very rare and literary. "Villain" is used for any gender.

Examples:

• The hero finally confronted the main villain.
• She played a memorable villain in the spy movie.

The noun Vampire is a common gender noun.

While one might occasionally see the word "Vampiress," it is not standard. "Vampire" is used for both male and female mythological beings who subsist by feeding on the life essence of the living.

Examples:

• Count Dracula is the most famous vampire in literature.
• The story was about a powerful female vampire who had lived for centuries.

The word Vixen is already a feminine noun.

It is the specific term for a female fox.

• Masculine: Fox (or dog fox, tod)
• Feminine: Vixen

Example:

• The vixen protected her cubs fiercely.

Vincent is a masculine proper name. It does not have a standard feminine form in English. Other names would be used for females.

Both of these are common gender nouns.

• A Votary is a person who has taken vows of religious devotion, or a devoted follower of a cult or leader.
• A Vulgarian is an unrefined person, especially one who makes a conspicuous display of wealth.

The archaic feminine form "Votaress" exists for votary, but it is not in modern use.