Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
viscount
noun
/ˈvaɪskaʊnt/
Definition
A title of nobility that ranks below an earl and above a baron.
Examples
- The viscount invited several distinguished guests to his estate.
- She was honored to receive a letter from the viscount himself.
- A viscountess is the female equivalent of a viscount.
Meaning
Viscount is used in the British peerage system and denotes a nobleman who holds a rank in the aristocracy.
Synonyms
- noble
- lord
- baron
