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Viscount
01
a noble title below an earl but above a baron, used mainly in the UK
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
viscounts
Examples
The town 's annual festival always began with a speech from the reigning viscount, a tradition going back centuries.
02
a title given to a count's son or younger brother in certain regions
Examples
When the count fell ill, his duties were often assumed by the viscount, his eldest son.
