Female Chief, Chieftain or Laird
In terms of forms of address, there is no separate feminine equivalent for a lady who is a Chief, Chieftain or Laird, and a woman has exactly the same status as a man, except that one does not write to her by her estate only (eg The Chisholm).
The husband of a female Chief, Chieftain or Laird derives no title from his wife, but an eldest son of a female Chief would have the same style "younger" as does the eldest son of a male Chief.
How to address a Female Chief, Chieftain or Laird
The recommended (social) style of address is as follows:
| Beginning of letter | Dear Mrs (or Madam) Mackintosh of Mackintosh |
| End of letter | Yours sincerely |
| Envelope | Mrs (or Madam) Mackintosh of Mackintosh (or appropriate title) |
| Verbal address | Mrs (or Madam) Mackintosh |
| Invitation | Mrs (or Madam) Mackintosh of Mackintosh |
| Description in conversation | Mrs (or Madam) Mackintosh of Mackintosh |
| List of Directors or Patrons | Mrs (or Madam) Mackintosh of Mackintosh |
| Place card | Mrs (or Madam) Mackintosh of Mackintosh |
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