viscount

Pronunciation

• enPR: vīʹkount, IPA ^(key): /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

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Noun

Singular viscount

Plural viscounts

1. (countable) (nobility) A viscount is a British or Irish nobleman, above a baron but below a count or earl. A female using the style is termed a viscountess.