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viscountcy

or vis·count·ship

[ vahy-kount-see ]

noun

  1. the rank or station of a viscount.


viscountcy

/ ˈvaɪkaʊntsɪ /

noun

  1. the rank or position of a viscount
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of viscountcy1

First recorded in 1865–70; viscount + -cy
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Example Sentences

Lord Gough now returned to England, was raised to a viscountcy, and for the third time received the thanks of both Houses of Parliament.

He died on the 28th of December 1888, the viscountcy becoming extinct.

Lord Goschen's viscountcy was conferred, with universal approval, as the fitting reward of a great business career.

The earldom of General Roberts and the viscountcies of Generals Wolseley and Kitchener were bestowed in recognition of military distinction.

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