viscountcy

Meanings

• noun

  The title of a British noble rank below a marquess and above a baron. Equivalent to a continental count.

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Variants

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viscount , viscountcies , viscountcy , viscounties , viscounts , viscounty

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Etymology

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From Old French viscomte, from viscount, from vis (face) and comte (count).

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Trivia

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1. The title 'viscount' is derived from the Old French word viscomte, which means 'count of the face'.

2. The first recorded use of the title 'viscount' in England was in the 11th century.

3. The title 'viscount' is still in use today in the British nobility, and there are over 100 viscounts in the United Kingdom.

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Related Concepts

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1. nobility: Refers to the social class of hereditary titles and privileges, such as viscount, earl, marquess, and duke.

2. aristocracy: Refers to a social system based on hereditary rank and privilege, such as the nobility.

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In English literature, the title 'viscount' has been used to denote a nobleman of high rank and influence. In art and music, it is often depicted as a symbol of power and aristocracy.

How to Memorize "viscountcy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tall, elegant nobleman wearing a red and gold robe, adorned with a coronet, and holding a scepter. This is the image of a viscount.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'viscount' with the number 'six'. In the British nobility, a viscount is the title for the sixth rank.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Vision of Count Nobility' to remember that a viscount is a noble count.

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