viscount Antonyms
Meaning of viscount
viscount (n)
(in various countries) a son or younger brother or a count
a British peer who ranks below an earl and above a baron
viscount (a.)
An officer who formerly supplied the place of the count, or earl; the sheriff of the county.
A nobleman of the fourth rank, next in order below an earl and next above a baron; also, his degree or title of nobility. See Peer, n., 3.
viscount Sentence Examples
- Lady Mary's heart fluttered as she received an invitation to the viscount's upcoming ball.
- The viscount's lineage could be traced back to the Norman Conquest.
- Viscount Darcy arrived at the country estate with an entourage of servants and hounds.
- Rumors spread through the village that the viscount was courting the innkeeper's daughter.
- The viscount's estate was vast and opulent, with sprawling lawns and an impressive manor house.
- The viscount's wife was known for her beauty and wit, captivating all who met her.
- Viscount Randolph was a renowned orator and a respected member of Parliament.
- The viscount's policies were progressive, earning him the admiration of the peasantry.
- Viscount Fleetwood was a skilled swordsman and a formidable opponent in any duel.
- The viscount's name became synonymous with wealth, influence, and elegance.
FAQs About the word viscount
(in various countries) a son or younger brother or a count, a British peer who ranks below an earl and above a baronAn officer who formerly supplied the place o
princeling, duke, baronet, margrave, earl,marquis, baron, prince, esquire, marquess
commoner, peon, cotter, churl, commoner, churl, boor,peasant, boor, peon
Lady Mary's heart fluttered as she received an invitation to the viscount's upcoming ball.
The viscount's lineage could be traced back to the Norman Conquest.
Viscount Darcy arrived at the country estate with an entourage of servants and hounds.
Rumors spread through the village that the viscount was courting the innkeeper's daughter.
