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viscount

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Noun — A nobleman ranked below an earl or count but above a baron.

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Etymology

From Anglo-Norman viscounte, from Medieval Latin vicecomes, literally "vice-count" — built from vice- and count.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “viscount” mean?

The word “viscount” means a nobleman ranked below an earl or count but above a baron. In plain terms, a title of nobility, ranking between baron and earl/count.

How do you pronounce “viscount”?

“Viscount” is pronounced VEYE-kownt (/ˈvaɪ.kaʊnt/ in IPA).

How do you use “viscount” in a sentence?

Here is “viscount” used in a sentence: “The old estate had belonged to a viscount for three generations.”

What part of speech is “viscount”?

“Viscount” is a noun.

Where does the word “viscount” come from?

The word “viscount” comes from Medieval Latin. From Anglo-Norman viscounte, from Medieval Latin vicecomes, literally "vice-count" — built from vice- and count.

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