viscount Definition
- 1a British nobleman ranking above a baron and below an earl
- 2a nobleman of various other countries, ranking above a baron and below a count
Using viscount: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "viscount" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The Viscount of the region was in attendance at the ceremony.
Example
He was made a viscount for his services to the country.
Example
The title of Viscount is hereditary in his family.
viscount Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for viscount
Phrases with viscount
the wife or widow of a viscount
Example
The Viscountess was known for her charitable work.
Viscountcy
the rank or title of a viscount
Example
The Viscountcy has been in their family for generations.
Viscount-novelist
a term used to describe certain British novelists who were also members of the peerage, such as Julian Fellowes and Jeffrey Archer
Example
The Viscount-novelist's latest book has received critical acclaim.
Origins of viscount
from Old French 'visconte', from Latin 'vicecomes', meaning 'deputy count'
Summary: viscount in Brief
A 'viscount' [ˈvaɪkaʊnt] is a nobleman in the British peerage system, ranking above a baron and below an earl. The title is also used in various other countries. It is often hereditary and can be granted for services to the country. The term 'Viscountess' refers to the wife or widow of a viscount.
