viscount


Definition: Meaning of, viscount in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈvʌɪkaʊnt /

  • noun
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Singular Plural
viscount viscounts
[countable]
  1. a British NOBLEMAN with a rank between that of an EARL and a BARON
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viscount used in phrases

  • 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein (noun)
    1. 1887-1976 english general during World War II; won victories over Rommel in North Africa and led British ground forces in the invasion of Normandy
  • First Viscount Haldane of Cloan (noun)
    1. 1856-1928 scottish statesman and brother of Elizabeth and John Haldane
  • First Viscount Nuffield (noun)
    1. 1877-1963 british industrialist who manufactured automobiles and created a philanthropic foundation
  • Viscount Nelson (noun)
    1. 1758-1805 english admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar
  • Viscount Northcliffe (noun)
    1. 1865-1922 british newspaper publisher
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