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Viscount

Definition:

A viscount is a title of nobility ranking below an earl and above a baron.

Sense 1:

noun

A member of the British peerage of intermediate rank, below an earl and above a baron.

Example sentence: The Viscount of Kent attended the royal gathering at Buckingham Palace.

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Sense 2:

noun

A British historical term for a sheriff or chief justice of a county.

Example sentence: The Viscount was responsible for maintaining law and order in the county.

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Sense 3:

noun

A type of European butterfly, known for its vibrant colors and intricate patterns.

Example sentence: The viscount butterfly gracefully fluttered through the garden.

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Sense 4:

noun

A British peerage title used as a form of address for the son of a duke or an earl.

Example sentence: The Viscount of Marlborough is expected to inherit his father's estate.

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Sense 5:

adjective

Pertaining to or characteristic of a viscount or viscountess.

Example sentence: The viscount wedding was a grand affair with opulent decorations.

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