Princippessa is Italian. You can be a 'Duchessa', 'Contessa', 'Baronessa' or something else and sometimes be called a Principessa as well or instead of your actual title. I think Italian titles were sort of out lawed in the 50's or 60's but came back. I'm not sure if distinctions in the heirarchy matter so much like in the old days. If you are an Italian noblewoman you may be called a 'Princippessa' out of respect and flattery even if it's not strickly your title (think). It's just a hangover from Rome meaning woman of high status ~principle citizen ~ in the feminine sence.
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