Viscount (noun)

1. A nobleman of high rank, ranking immediately below a count.
2. A member of the British peerage, ranking below an earl and above a baron.
3. A member of the European nobility who holds a rank equivalent to that of a count.

Origin:

From the old french viscount, from the latin vicecomitem, meaning 'deputy' or 'lieutenant'.

Examples:

1. The viscount was a wealthy and influential member of the nobility, and was known for his political savvy and his charitable works.
2. The viscount was a proud and dignified man, who carried himself with the grace and bearing of his station.
3. The viscount was widely respected and admired, both for his personal qualities and for his contributions to society.
4. The viscount was a member of the House of Lords, and was active in the affairs of state, often advocating for the rights of the common people.
5. The viscount was a patron of the arts and sciences, and was a generous supporter of numerous cultural and educational institutions.