Definition of Viscount

a lower-middle ranking english nobleman

Examples of Viscount in a sentence

The viscount was appointed by the king to help the count run his portion of the English countryside.  🔊

A viscount was usually given his title by a monarch who appointed men to rule various parts of his kingdom.  🔊

As an English nobleman, the viscount was already wealthy before receiving his honorary title.  🔊

Because his ranking is a higher than a baron, the viscount has more power in his area.  🔊

The viscount and the marques were always invited to the royal balls because of their noble statuses.  🔊

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