- vis·count
- /ˈvaıˌkaʊnt/ noun, pl -counts [count]: a man who is a member of the British nobility and who ranks below an earl and above a baron
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vis|count — «VY kownt», noun. 1. an English nobleman, ranking next below an earl and above a baron. A viscount is usually the eldest son of an earl, holding the title of viscount during his father s lifetime. 2. a person administering a district as the… … Useful english dictionary
vis|count|y — «VY kown tee», noun, plural count|ies. 1. = viscountcy. (Cf. ↑viscountcy) 2. the office or jurisdiction of a viscount, or the territory under his rule … Useful english dictionary
vis|count|cy — «VY kownt see», noun, plural cies. the title, rank, or dignity of a viscount … Useful english dictionary
vis|count|ess — «VY kown tihs», noun. 1. the wife or widow of a viscount. 2. a lady equal in rank to a viscount … Useful english dictionary
vis|count|ship — «VY kownt shihp», noun. = viscountcy. (Cf. ↑viscountcy) … Useful english dictionary
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