count

³count

noun

Definition of COUNT

: a European nobleman whose rank corresponds to that of a British earl

Origin of COUNT

Middle English, from Anglo-French cunte, from Late Latin comit-, comes, from Latin, companion, one of the imperial court, from com- + ire to go — more at issue

First Known Use: 15th century

Other Foreign Functionary Terms

despot, emir, wardrobe, yeoman