Queen
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QUEEN. There are several kinds of queens in some countries. 1. Queen
regnant, is a woman who possesses in her own right the executive power of
the country.
2. Queen consort, is the wife of a king.
3. Queen dowager is the widow of a king. In the United States there is
no one with this title.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856.