Definition

A title of nobility in the British peerage, ranking below a viscount and above a baron.

Example

The viscounty was granted to him for his service to the crown.

Conversation

Did you know that he was granted a viscounty last year?

Really? I had no idea he was that influential.

Yeah, it’s kind of a big deal in the aristocracy.

I guess that explains all the fancy parties he’s been throwing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Viscounty → It is formed from "viscount" (from Old French *visconte*, meaning deputy count) and the suffix "-y" (meaning pertaining to or characterized by). The word "viscounty" refers to the territory or jurisdiction associated with a viscount.

Memory Tip

Think of a viscount as a deputy to a count, and the '-y' indicates a place or area related to that title — that's why viscounty refers to the area governed by a viscount.

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