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viscountcy

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[ vahy-kount-see ]

noun

  1. the rank or station of a viscount.


viscountcy

/ ˈ±¹²¹Éª°ì²¹ÊŠ²Ô³Ù²õɪ /

noun

  1. the rank or position of a viscount
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of viscountcy1

First recorded in 1865–70; viscount + -cy
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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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