viscountcy

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vis·count·cy

(vī′kount′sē)

n. pl. vis·count·cies

The rank, title, or dignity of a viscount. Also called viscounty.

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viscountcy

(ˈvaɪkaʊntsɪ) or

viscounty

(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the rank or position of a viscount

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Noun	1.	viscountcy - 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 viscount title - an appellation signifying nobility; "`your majesty' is the appropriate title to use in addressing a king"

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viscountcy

[ˈvaɪkaʊntsɪ] N → vizcondado m

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viscountcy

n → Rang m → des Viscounts

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