/vɪkɒmˈtɛs/ or /vi.kɔ̃tɛs/ (vih-kohm-tess) or /vi.kɔ̃tɛs/ (see-kohnt-ess)

Definitions

1. noun

A female countess, especially in medieval France, ranking below a comtesse

“The vicomtesse was known for her kindness and generosity towards the villagers.”

2. proper noun

A title of nobility in medieval France

“The historic estate of the vicomtesse is now a museum.”