viscounty

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Noun viscounty has 2 senses

viscountcy, viscounty - the dignity or rank or position of a viscount or viscountess
--₁ is a kind of rank
viscounty - the domain controlled by a viscount or viscountess
--₂ is a kind of domain, demesne, land

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Viscounty

Noun

[countable] A viscounty is a rank of nobility in certain European countries, below an earldom and above a barony.

Example sentence: The newly appointed viscountess was welcomed into the noble court with great honor.

Noun

[uncountable] The territory, jurisdiction, or office of a viscount.

Example sentence: The viscounty was responsible for managing the affairs of the surrounding counties.

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