Viscountess
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈvaɪkaʊntəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Viscountess is a noun meaning The wife of a viscount.
Meaning
The wife of a viscount.
More Meanings
- A woman holding the rank of viscount in her own right.
Example Sentences
Before his own elevation to an earldom, Disraeli's wife was created Viscountess Beaconsfield by Queen Victoria.
Word Forms
- viscountesses
- Visct
Related Words
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