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vicontiel

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /vaɪ.kɑn.ti.əl/

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adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to the viscount or sheriff of a county.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, not-comparable, obsolete

Topics: law

Examples

  • Vicontiel writs were those that were triable in the sheriff, or county, court.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: viscomital

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman vicontiel, from Middle French visconte (“viscount”) + -iel. Equivalent to viscount + -ial.