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viscount

 

[ หˆvaษชskaสŠnt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

noble title

A viscount is a member of the nobility ranking above a baron and below an earl or count. This title is often part of a hierarchical system in the peerage of the United Kingdom and some other countries, where titles can be inherited or granted. Viscounts typically hold certain privileges and responsibilities, including representation at official functions.

Synonyms

aristocrat, noble, peer

Examples of usage

  • The viscount attended the royal banquet.
  • She married a viscount and became part of the aristocracy.
  • The title of viscount has been passed down for generations.

Translations

Translations of the word "viscount" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น visconde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคœเฅเค•เคพเค‰เค‚เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vizegraf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ viscount

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะบะพะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wiskont

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅญ็ˆต (ใ—ใ—ใ‚ƒใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vicomte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vizconde

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท viskont

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฑ์ž‘ (baekjak)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููŠูƒูˆู†ุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vikomt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vikomt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญ็ˆต (zวjuรฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vikont

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรญskont

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะธะบะพะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vikont

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vizconde

Etymology

The term 'viscount' originates from the Old French word 'visconte', derived from the Latin 'vicecomes', meaning 'deputy count'. In medieval Europe, 'viscount' was used to designate a nobleman who acted as a deputy to a count, managing a particular territory or domain. The title has evolved through centuries, establishing itself within the British peerage system. Historically, viscounts have played significant roles in governance, military, and as landowners, often managing estates and representing their regions in parliament. The use of the title varies across different countries, but it generally signifies a rank of nobility just below that of an earl or count.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,143, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.