viscountcy

or vis·count·ship

[ vahy-kount-see ]

noun

1. the rank or station of a viscount.

viscountcy

/ ˈvaɪkaʊntsɪ /

noun

1. the rank or position of a viscount

Word History and Origins

Origin of viscountcy¹

First recorded in 1865–70; viscount + -cy

Example Sentences

Lord Gough now returned to England, was raised to a viscountcy, and for the third time received the thanks of both Houses of Parliament.

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He died on the 28th of December 1888, the viscountcy becoming extinct.

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Lord Goschen's viscountcy was conferred, with universal approval, as the fitting reward of a great business career.

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The earldom of General Roberts and the viscountcies of Generals Wolseley and Kitchener were bestowed in recognition of military distinction.

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