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viscountcy

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vis·count·cy  (vkounts)
n. pl. vis·count·cies
The rank, title, or dignity of a viscount. Also called viscounty.
viscountcy [ˈvaɪkaʊntsɪ], viscounty
n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the rank or position of a viscount
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.viscountcy - the dignity or rank or position of a viscount or viscountessviscountcy - the dignity or rank or position of a viscount or viscountess
viscounty
rank - relative status; "his salary was determined by his rank and seniority"
2.viscountcy - the title of a viscountviscountcy - the title of a viscount              
title - an appellation signifying nobility; "`your majesty' is the appropriate title to use in addressing a king"
Translations
viscountcy [ˈvaɪkaʊntsɪ] N → vizcondado m
viscountcy
n → Rang m → des Viscounts
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