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viscount

The correct spelling is viscount.

How to pronounce viscount

/ˈvaɪkaʊnt/
noun

IPA: /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

Say it like: Vis-cow-nt

The correct spelling is viscount. A member of the peerage, above a baron but below a count or earl.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A member of the peerage, above a baron but below a count or earl.
  2. 2.Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Tanaecia. Other butterflies in this genus are called earls and counts.

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