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Viscount
01
a noble title below an earl but above a baron, used mainly in the UK
Examples
The town 's annual festival always began with a speech from the reigning viscount, a tradition going back centuries.
The title of viscount has historical significance in British traditions.
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.
Many believed that the viscount, being the count's son, would usher in a new era of prosperity for the region.
