viscountess

Meanings

• Noun

  A title for a woman who is the wife of a viscount.

  - "The viscountess hosted a grand ball in her castle."
  - "Lady Elizabeth was addressed as the Viscountess of Wessex."

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Variants

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viscountess , viscountesses

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French term 'vischomte', meaning 'count of the viscounty'. The feminine form is 'viscountesse' or 'viscountess' in English.

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1. The title 'viscountess' is not commonly used in modern times, but it can still be found in the titles of some British nobles.

2. The viscountess is considered to be the wife of the viscount, but in some cases, the title can also be used by the widow of a viscount.

3. The viscountess holds a higher rank than a baroness, but a lower rank than a countess.

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1. Viscount: A title for a man of lower rank than a count, but higher than a baron.

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In English history and literature, the viscountess holds a significant position in the aristocracy. She is often depicted as a woman of power and influence, particularly in the context of medieval and Tudor England.

How to Memorize "viscountess"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a woman wearing a grand gown, adorned with jewels, standing in a castle courtyard. This is your mental image of a viscountess.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with the image of a powerful, influential woman in medieval or Tudor England.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a viscountess is a 'viscountess' of a 'viscounty'.

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