Viscount

Pronunciation: /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

Definitions of viscount

noun a British nobleman ranking above a baron and below an earl

Example Sentences

A1 The viscount lived in a large castle.

A2 The viscount was known for his generosity towards the villagers.

B1 The viscount's title was inherited from his ancestors.

B2 The viscount attended the royal ball with his wife, the viscountess.

C1 The viscount's family has a long history of serving in the royal court.

C2 The viscount's estate was one of the largest in the country, spanning acres of land.

Examples of viscount in a Sentence

formal The viscount attended the royal ball with his family.

informal I heard the viscount is throwing a lavish party next weekend.

slang That viscount is always dressed to the nines.

figurative The viscount of literature is often regarded as Shakespeare.

Grammatical Forms of viscount

• plural: viscounts
• comparative: more viscount
• superlative: most viscount
• present tense: is viscounting
• future tense: will viscount
• perfect tense: has viscounted
• continuous tense: is viscounting
• singular: viscount
• positive degree: very viscount
• infinitive: to viscount
• gerund: viscounting
• participle: viscounted

Origin and Evolution of viscount

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French and Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'viscount' originated from the Old French term 'viconte' which was derived from the Latin word 'vicecomes' meaning deputy count.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to denote a deputy or assistant to a count, the term 'viscount' evolved to refer to a noble title ranking below an earl or count in the British peerage system.