viscounty

Meanings

• Noun

  A historic title of the English nobility ranking below a earl and above a baron.

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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' meaning 'force' or 'power' and 'comte' meaning 'count'

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Trivia

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1. The title of viscount was first used in England during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century.

2. The largest viscounty in England by area is Cornwall.

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Related Concepts

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1. Nobility: Viscounty is a title of the English nobility.

2. Feudalism: Viscounty is a title that was part of the feudal system in England.

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Culture

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In English history, a viscounty was a territorial division of a county, ruled by a viscount. Viscounts were often given lands and titles by the monarch in recognition of their services.

How to Memorize "viscounty"

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   - Imagine a medieval scene with a viscount sitting on a throne, wearing a crown and holding a scepter.
   - Visualize a coat of arms with the viscount's symbol on it.

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   - Think of medieval England and feudalism when you hear the word 'viscounty'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Viscounts have Vast Importance in Vintage England' to remember the meaning of viscounty.

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