noun a British nobleman ranking above a baron and below an earl
In some legal systems, viscounts may have specific privileges or responsibilities.
Viscounts may have specific heraldic symbols associated with their title, such as a coronet or crest.
Addressing a viscount correctly is important in social situations.
Viscounts have played important roles in British history, often serving as advisors to the monarch.
A viscount is a title of nobility ranking below an earl or count and above a baron.
A writer may use the title 'Viscount' when referring to a character in a story or novel who holds the title of Viscount.
In historical research or writing, a historian may refer to a Viscount as a noble title within a specific time period or region.
A politician may use the title 'Viscount' when discussing members of the nobility or aristocracy in a political context.