vis
count
Plural
viscounts
1
a noble title below an earl but above a baron, used mainly in the UK
- The town's annual festival always began with a speech from the reigning viscount, a tradition going back centuries.
- The title of viscount has historical significance in British traditions.
2
a title given to a count's son or younger brother in certain regions
- When the count fell ill, his duties were often assumed by the viscount, his eldest son.
- Many believed that the viscount, being the count's son, would usher in a new era of prosperity for the region.