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Viscount Devonport Viscount Devonport, of Wittington in the County of Buckingham, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1917 for the Liberal politician and former Member of Parliament for Devonport Hudson Ewbanke Kearley.
Viscount Dilhorne Viscount Dilhorne, of Greens Norton in the County of Northampton, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1964 for the lawyer, Conservative politician and former Lord Chancellor Sir Reginald Manningham-Buller, 4th Baronet, of Dilhorn.
Viscount Doneraile Viscount Doneraile is a title that has been created twice in the Peerage of Ireland, both times for members of the St Leger family. It was first created in 1703 for Arthur St Leger, along with the subsidiary title of Baron Kilmadon.
Viscount Dunrossil Viscount Dunrossil, of Vallaquie and of the Isle of North Uist in the County of Inverness, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1959 for the Conservative politician William Morrison upon his retirement as Speaker of the House of Commons.
Viscount Esher Viscount Esher, of Esher in the County of Surrey, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1897 for the prominent lawyer and judge Sir William Baliol Brett upon his retirement as Master of the Rolls.
Viscount Eversley Viscount Eversley, of Heckfield in the County of Southampton, was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1857 for Charles Shaw-Lefevre on his retirement as Speaker of the House of Commons.
Viscount Falmouth Viscount Falmouth is a title that has been created twice, first in the Peerage of England, and then in the Peerage of Great Britain. The first creation came in the Peerage of England in 1674 for George Fitzroy, illegitimate son of King Charles II by Barbara Villiers.
Viscount Finlay Viscount Finlay was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on March 27 1919 for Robert Finlay, who had previously been created Baron Finlay on his appointment as Lord Chancellor in 1916. Both titles became extinct on the death of the second Viscount in 1945.
Viscount FitzAlan of Derwent Viscount FitzAlan of Derwent, of Derwent in the County of Derbyshire, was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1921 for Lord Edmund Talbot (formerly Lord Edmund FitzAlan-Howard) on his appointment as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
Viscount Fitzhardinge Viscount Fitzhardinge is an extinct title in the Peerage of Ireland. It was created on 14 July 1663 for Charles Berkeley, later Earl of Falmouth, with the subsidiary title of Baron Berkeley of Rathdowne, also in the Peerage of Ireland.
Viscount FitzWilliam The title Viscount FitzWilliam, of Merrion in the County of Dublin, was created in the Peerage of Ireland in 1629 for Thomas FitzWilliam, along with the title Baron FitzWilliam, of Thorncastle in the County of Dublin. The 2nd Viscount was created Earl of Tyrconnell in 1661; on his death the Earldom became extinct while the Viscountcy and Barony passed to William FitzWilliam.
Viscount Frankfort de Montmorency Viscount Frankfort de Montmorency was a title in the Peerage of Ireland created on 22 January 1816 for Lodge de Montmorency, 1st Baron Frankfort de Montmorency. He had been created Baron Frankfort de Montmorency on 31 July 1800.
Viscount Gage Viscount Gage, of Castle Island in the County of Kerry of the Kingdom of Ireland, is a title in the Peerage of Ireland. It was created in 1720 for Thomas Gage, along with the subsidiary title of Baron Gage, of Castlebar in the County of Mayo, also in the Peerage of Ireland.
Viscount Galway Viscount Galway is a title that has been created once in the Peerage of England and thrice times in the Peerage of Ireland. The first creation came in the Peerage of England in 1628 in favour of Richard Bourke, 4th Earl of Clanricarde.
Viscount Goschen Viscount Goschen, of Hawkhurst in the County of Kent, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1900 for the politician George Joachim Goschen upon his retirement from a long political career, during which he served variously as Member of Parliament, Vice-President of the Board of Trade, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, President of the Poor Law Board, Chancellor of the Exchequer and First Lord of the Admiralty.
Viscount Grandison Viscount Grandison of Limerick is a title in the Peerage of Ireland. It was created in 1620 for Sir Oliver St John, the Chief Governor of Ireland, with special remainder to the male issue of his niece Barbara Villiers, wife of Sir Edward Villiers, elder half-brother of George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham, Christopher Villiers, 1st Earl of Anglesey and John Villiers, 1st Viscount Purbeck.
Viscount Guillamore Viscount Guillamore was a title in the Peerage of Ireland created on 28 January 1831, along with the title Baron O'Grady, for Standish O'Grady, who had been Attorney General of Ireland and Chief Baron of the Exchequer for Ireland. The titles became exticnt on the death of the 9th Viscount in 1955.
Viscount Hailsham Viscount Hailsham, of Hailsham in the County of Sussex, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1929 for the lawyer and Conservative politician Douglas Hogg, who twice served as Lord Chancellor of the United Kingdom.
Viscount Hambleden Viscount Hambleden, of Hambleden in the County of Buckingham, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1891 (as Viscountess Hambleden) for Emily Danvers Smith, in honour of her deceased husband, the businessman and Conservative politician William Henry Smith.
Viscount Hampden Viscount Hampden is a title that has been created twice, once in the Peerage of Great Britain and once in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. The first creation came in the Peerage of Great Britain in 1776 for the diplomat and politician Robert Hampden, 4th Baron Trevor.
Viscount Hanworth Viscount Hanworth, of Hanworth in the County of Middlesex, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 17 January 1936 for the lawyer, Conservative Member of Parliament and former Master of the Rolls Ernest Pollock.
Viscount Harcourt The title Viscount Harcourt has been created twice, once in the Peerage of Great Britain and once in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was first created in Great Britain in 1711 for Simon Harcourt, Lord Chancellor.
Viscount Hill Viscount Hill, of Hawkstone and of Hardwicke in the County of Salop, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1842 for the soldier Rowland Hill, with remainder to the heirs male of his elder brother John Hill.
Viscount Horne of Slamannan Viscount Horne of Slamannan, of Slamannan in the County of Stirlingshire, was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1937 for the Conservative politician Robert Stevenson Horne, who had previously served as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Viscount Howard of Bindon The title of Viscount Howard of Bindon in the Peerage of England was held by three members of the Howard family between 1559 and 1610. It was created for Thomas Howard, the second son of the 3rd Duke of Norfolk and Elizabeth Stafford, daughter of the 3rd Duke of Buckingham.
Viscount Chaplin The title Viscount Chaplin is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom created in 1916 for Henry Chaplin, a Tory MP, Cabinet minister, country landowner and racehorse owner. The title became extinct upon the death of the third viscount with three daughters but no sons in 1981.
Viscount Chilston Viscount Chilston, of Boughton Malherbe in the County of Kent, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1911 for the Conservative politician and former Home Secretary Aretas Akers-Douglas.
Viscount Ingleby Viscount Ingleby, of Snilesworth in the North Riding of the County of York, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1956 for the Conservative politician and former Minister of Pensions and National Insurance Osbert Peake.
Viscount Keppel Viscount Keppel, of Elveden in the County of Suffolk was a title in the Peerage of Great Britain created on 22 April 1782, along with the subsidiary title Baron Elden, for the First Lord of the Admiralty Admiral Augustus Keppel. It became extinct upon his death.
Viscount Kingston The peerage title Viscount Kingston has been created twice, once in Ireland and once in Scotland. The Scottish creation, which is actually rendered as Viscount of Kingston, was created in 1651 for Alexander Seton, and was forfeited in 1715 when the third viscount was attainted.
Viscount Knollys Viscount Knollys, of Caversham in the County of Oxford, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1911 for the court official Francis Knollys, Private Secretary to the Sovereign from 1901 to 1913.
Viscount Knutsford Viscount Knutsford, of Knutsford in the County Palatine of Chester, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1895 for the lawyer, Conservative politician and former Secretary of State for the Colonies Sir Henry Holland, 2nd Baronet.
Viscount Leathers Viscount Leathers, of Purfleet in the County of Essex, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1954 for the businessman, Conservative politician and public servant Frederick James Leathers.
Viscount Leverhulme The title Viscount Leverhulme, of the Western Isles in the Counties of Inverness and Ross & Cromarty, was created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom in 1922 for William Lever, 1st Baron Leverhulme. The Viscounts Leverhulme also held the title Baron Leverhulme, of Bolton-le-Moors in the County Palatine of Lancaster (Peerage of the United Kingdom, 1917), and were Baronets of the United Kingdom, styled "of Thornton Manor".
Viscount Lismore The title of Baron Lismore of Shanbully, county Tipperary was created in the Peerage of Ireland in 1785. The 2nd Baron was created Viscount Lismore in 1806 and was made Baron Lismore in the Peerage of the United Kingdom in 1838.
Viscount Long Viscount Long, of Wraxall in the County of Wiltshire, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1921 for the Conservative politician Walter Long, who had previously served as Member of Parliament, President of the Board of Agriculture, President of the Local Government Board, Secretary of State for the Colonies and First Lord of the Admiralty.
Viscount Lyons Viscount Lyons, of Christchurch in the County of Southampton, was a title in Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 24 November 1881 for the former Ambassador to the United States and France Richard Lyons, 2nd Baron Lyons.
Viscount Malvern Viscount Malvern, of Rhodesia and of Bexley in the County of Kent, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1955 for the first Prime Minister of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, Sir Godfrey Huggins.
Viscount Marchwood Viscount Marchwood, of Penang and of Marchwood in the County of Southampton, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1945 for the businessman and Conservative politician Frederick George Penny.
Viscount Maynard The title Baron Maynard was created in 1620 in the Peerage of Ireland and again in 1628, in the Peerage of England. In 1766, the sixth baron was created Viscount Maynard and Baron Maynard again, both in the Peerage of Great Britain.
Viscount Melbourne Viscount Melbourne, of Kilmore in the County of Cavan, was a title created for Peniston Lamb, 1st Baron Melbourne in 1781 in the Peerage of Ireland. He had previously been created Lord Melbourne, Baron of Kilmore in the County of Cavan, in the Peerage of Ireland, in 1770, and was further created Baron Melbourne, of Melbourne in the County of Derby, in the Peerage of the United Kingdom, in 1815.
Viscount Melville Sound Viscount Melville Sound is a body of water that separates Victoria Island and Prince of Wales Island from the Queen Elizabeth Islands in Nunavut, Canada. East of the sound lies Lancaster Sound, leading into Baffin Bay; westward lies the McClure Strait and the Arctic Ocean.
Viscount Midleton Viscount Midleton, of Midleton in the County of Cork, is a title in the Peerage of Ireland. It was created in 1717 for Alan Brodrick, the Lord Chancellor of Ireland and former Speaker of the Irish House of Commons.
Viscount Milner Viscount Milner was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 15 July 1902 for Alfred Milner, who had previously been created Baron Milner on his appointment to the Privy Council in 1901. Both titles became extinct upon his death.
Viscount Milton (William Wentworth Fitzwilliam) Together with Dr. Walter Butler Cheadle, Viscount Milton (William Wentworth Fitzwilliam) travelled up the Athabasca River and in 1863 they became the first "tourists" to travel through the Yellowhead Pass.
Viscount Molesworth of Swords The titles of Viscount Molesworth of Swords and Baron Molesworth were created in the Peerage of Ireland on 16 July 1716 for the Member of Parliament Robert Molesworth, who sat in the Commons for Camelford, Lostwithiel, East Retford and Mitchell and was invested as member of the Irish Privy Council in 1697.
Viscount Monckton of Brenchley Viscount Monckton of Brenchley, of Brenchley in the County of Kent, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1957 for the lawyer, Conservative politician and former Minister of Defence Sir Walter Monckton.
Viscount Montgomery of Alamein Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, of Hindhead in the County of Surrey, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1946 for the famous military commander Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery, commemorating his crucial victory in the Second Battle of El Alamein (23 October–3 November 1942) in the Egyptian town of that name, which sealed the fate of Rommel's famed Afrika Korps.
Viscount Morley of Blackburn Viscount Morley of Blackburn was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 2 May 1908 for the former Chief Secretary for Ireland and then Secretary of State for India, John Morley. On his death on 23 September 1923 the viscountcy became extinct.
Viscount Muirshiel Viscount Muirshiel, of Kilmacolm in the County of Renfrew, was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1964 for the Scottish politician John Scott Maclay, who had previously served as Secretary of State for Scotland.
Viscount Northcliffe The title Viscount Northcliffe, of St Peter in the County of Kent, was created in 1918 in the Peerage of the United Kingdom for the famous press baron Alfred Harmsworth. He had already been created a Baronet in 1904 and Baron Northcliffe, of the Isle of Thanet in the County of Kent, in 1905.
Viscount Norwich Viscount Norwich, of Aldwick in the County of Sussex, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1952 for the Conservative politician, author and former Ambassador to France Sir Duff Cooper.
Viscount of Dunbar Viscount of Dunbar was a title in the Peerage of Scotland created on 14 November 1620, along with the title Lord Constable, for Sir Henry Constable. The titles have been dormant since the death of the 4th Viscount in 1718.
Viscount of Narbonne The Viscount of Narbonne was the secular ruler of Narbonne in the Middle Ages. Narbonne had been the capital of the Visigoth province of Septimania, until the eighth century, after which it became the Carolingian Viscounty of Narbonne.
Viscount of Oxfuird Viscount of Oxfuird is a title in the Peerage of Scotland. It was created in 1651 for James Makgill along with the subsidiary title of Lord Makgill of Cousland, with remainder to his "heirs male of tailzie and provision whomsoever".
Viscount of Stormont The title of Viscount Stormont is a title in the Peerage of Scotland; it was created in 1621 by James VI for his friend and helper Sir David Murray who had saved him from the attack of Earl Gowrie in 1600. Murray had already been created Lord Scone, also in the Peerage of Scotland in 1605.
Viscount Palmerston Viscount Palmerston was a title in the Peerage of Ireland created on March 12, 1723, along with the subsidiary title Baron Temple of Mount Temple (County Sligo). Upon the death of the third Viscount (who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom), the title became extinct.
Viscount Plumer The title Viscount Plumer was created in 1929 for the colonial official Herbert Plumer, who had already been created Baron Plumer in 1919. Both titles became extinct after the death of his son and successor in 1944.
Viscount Portman Viscount Portman, of Bryanston in the County of Dorset, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1873 for the former Lord Lieutenant of Somerset and Liberal Member of Parliament Edward Berkeley Portman.
Viscount Powerscourt Viscount Powerscourt is a title that has been created three times in the Peerage of Ireland, each time for members of the Wingfield family. It was created first in 1618 for the Chief Governor of Ireland Richard Wingfield.
Viscount Purbeck Viscount Purbeck was a title in the Peerage of England that was created on 19 July 1619, along with the title Baron Stoke, for John Villiers, the brother of the 1st Duke of Buckingham and the 1st Earl of Angelsey. It became extinct upon his death on 18 February 1657.
Viscount Ranelagh The titles of Viscount Ranelagh and Baron Jones of Navan were created in the Peerage of England by Charles I on 25 August 1628 to Sir Roger Jones, son of Thomas Jones (1550-1619) Archbishop of Dublin and Lord Chancellor of Ireland. Thomas Jones father was Henry Jones, Esq.
Viscount Rhondda Viscount Rhondda, of Llanwern in the County of Monmouthshire, was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1918 for the Welsh businessman and Liberal politician David Alfred Thomas, with special remainder to his daughter Margaret.
Viscount Sackville The titles of Viscount Sackville and Baron Bolebrooke were created in 1782 in the Peerage of Great Britain for Lord George Germaine (previously Sackville), the soldier and politician. The titles became extinct on the death in 1843 of his son Charles, 2nd Viscount, who had also succeeded as 5th Duke of Dorset on the death of his cousin in 1815.
Viscount Samuel Viscount Samuel, of Mount Carmel and Toxteth in the City of Liverpool, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1937 for the Liberal politician and former High Commissioner of the British Mandate of Palestine Herbert Samuel.
Viscount Scarsdale Viscount Scarsdale, of Scarsdale in the County of Derby, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1911 for the prominent Conservative politician and former Viceroy of India George Curzon, 1st Baron Curzon of Kedleston, who was created Earl Curzon of Kedleston at the same time and was later made Marquess Curzon of Kedleston.
Viscount Simon Viscount Simon, of Stackpole Elidor in the County of Pembroke, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1940 for the Liberal politician and former Home Secretary, Foreign Secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer Sir John Simon.
Viscount Slim Viscount Slim, of Yarralumla in the Australian Capital Territory and of Bishopston in the City and County of Bristol, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1960 for Field Marshal Sir William Slim upon the end of his term as Governor-General of Australia.
Viscount Somerset Viscount Somerset was a title in the Peerage of Ireland created in 1626 for Thomas Somerset, the second son of the Edward Somerset, 4th Earl of Worcester and the brother of Henry Somerset, 1st Marquess of Worcester. On his death the title became extinct.
Viscount Soulbury Viscount Soulbury, of Soulbury in the County of Buckingham, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1954 for the Conservative politician the 1st Baron Soulbury at the end of his term as Governor-General of Ceylon.
Viscount Southwood The title Baron Southwood, of Fernhurst in the County of Sussex was created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 11 June 1937 for Julius Salter Elias, who was created Viscount on 19 February 1946. On his death two months later, both titles became extinct.
Viscount St Vincent Viscount St Vincent, of Meaford in the County of Stafford, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1801 for the noted naval commander John Jervis, with remainder to his nephews William Henry Ricketts and Edward Jervis Ricketts successively, and after them to his niece Mary, wife of William Carnegie, 7th Earl of Northesk.
Viscount Stansgate Viscount Stansgate, of Stansgate in the County of Essex, is a currently disclaimed title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1942 for the Labour politician and former Secretary of State for India William Wedgwood Benn.
Viscount Stonehaven Viscount Stonehaven, of Ury in the County of Kincardine, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1938 for the Conservative politician and former Governor General of Australia Sir John Baird, 2nd Baronet, of Urie.
Viscount Strangford The peerage title Viscount Strangford was created in the Peerage of Ireland in 1628 for Sir Thomas Smythe. In 1825 the sixth viscount was created Baron Penshurst in the Peerage of the United Kingdom, enabling him to sit in the House of Lords.
Viscount Strathallan The title of Lord Maderty was created in 1609 for James Drummond, a younger son of the 2nd Lord Drummond of Cargill. The titles of Viscount Strathallan and Lord Drummond of Cromlix were created in 1686 for William Drummond, a younger son of the 2nd Lord Madderty.
Viscount Stuart of Findhorn Viscount Stuart of Findhorn, of Findhorn in the County of Moray, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1959 for the Conservative politician James Stuart after his retirement from the House of Commons.
Viscount Sumner Viscount Sumner is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom, created on 31 January 1927 for John Andrew Hamilton, the Lord Justice of Appeal from 1912 to 1913, and then Lord of Appeal in Ordinary from 1913 to 1930. Before, Hamilton already was enobled as a life peer with the title Baron Sumner, of Ibstone in the County of Buckinghamshire on 20 October 1913.
Viscount Templewood Viscount Templewood, of Chelsea in the County of Middlesex, was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1944 for the Conservative politician and former Foreign Secretary and Home Secretary Sir Samuel Hoare, 2nd Baronet.
Viscount Thurso Viscount Thurso, of Ulbster in the County of Caithness, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1952 for the Scottish Liberal politician and former Secretary of State for Air Sir Archibald Sinclair, 4th Baronet, of Ulbster.
Viscount Torrington Viscount Torrington is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain. It was created in 1721 for the statesman Sir George Byng, along with the subsidiary title of Baron Byng, of Southill in the County of Bedford, also in the Peerage of Great Britain.
Viscount Vane The title Viscount Vane was created in the Peerage of Ireland in 1720 for William Vane, who had previously represented County Durham in Parliament and who later sat for Steyning and Kent. He was created Baron Vane, of Dungannon in the County of Tyrone, also in the Peerage of Ireland, at the same time he was given the Viscountcy.
Viscount Waverley Viscount Waverley, of Westdean in the County of Sussex, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1952 for the civil servant and politician Sir John Anderson, who served variously as Governor of Bengal, Member of Parliament, Lord Privy Seal, Home Secretary, Lord President of the Council and Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Viscount Weir Viscount Weir, of Eastwood in the County of Renfrew, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1938 for the Scottish businessman, public servant, politician and former Secretary of State for Air William Douglas Weir.
Viscount Wimborne Viscount Wimborne, of Canford Magna in the County of Dorset, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1918 for the Ivor Guest, 2nd Baron Wimborne upon his retirement as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
Viscount Wolverhampton Viscount Wolverhampton was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom created on 4 May 1908 for the former Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Henry Fowler. It became extinct on the death of the 2nd Viscount on 9 March 1943.
Viscous coupling unit Viscous couplings are slip clutches often used in place of a gear differential. Most often they are used for the center differential of an all-wheel drive system, however they may be used on the rear axle (Subaru) or the front (Nissan SE-R).
Viscri Viscri (German: Deutschweißkirch or simply Weißkirch, Hungarian: Szászfehéregyháza) is a small village in Transylvania (Siebenbürgen), in the central part of Romania's Braşov County. In 2002, it had a population of 467.
Viscum Viscum is a genus of about 70-100 species of mistletoes, native to temperate and tropical regions of Europe, Africa, Asia and Australasia. Traditionally, the genus has been placed in its own family Viscaceae, but recent genetic research by the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group shows this family to be correctly placed within a larger circumscription of the family Santalaceae.
Viscum album Viscum album is a species of mistletoe, the species originally so-named, and also known as European Mistletoe or Common Mistletoe to distinguish it from other related species. It is native to Europe, and western and southern Asia.
Viscus In anatomy, a viscus (plural: viscera) is an internal organ of an animal (including humans), in particular an internal organ of the thorax or abdomen. The viscera, when removed from a butchered animal, are known collectively as offal.
Vise (tool) A vise (American and Canadian English) or vice (British English) is a mechanical screw apparatus used for holding or clamping a work piece to allow work to be performed on it using other tools, such as saws, planes, drills, mills, screwdrivers, sandpaper, etc. In general, vises have a fixed jaw with another moved in relation to it by the use of the screw.
Viseme A viseme is a basic unit of speech in the visual domain that corresponds to the phoneme (which is the basic unit of speech in the acoustic domain). It describes the particular facial and oral movements that occur alongside the voicing of phonemes.
Visfatin Nampt, PBEF, and visfatin refer to an identical protein, as judged by its amino acid sequence, with multiple biological functions. Nampt/PBEF/visfatin is a nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase (Nampt) enzyme that catalyzes first step in the biosynthesis of NAD from nicotinamide.
Vishal Mehra Vishal Mehra is a Trip Leader in India who has been leading trips through India, Nepal, and Bhutan for the Past 17 Years. A Graduate who is also a Speacialist on Medieval History of India he has travelled extensively and has also done a Lot of Research on Hinduism.
Vishal Sangh Vishal Sangh was a cane farmers union established in Fiji on 1 September 1946, by mainly Sikh farmers, who refused to re-join the Kisan Sangh after its reunification. It was led by Mehar Singh, one of the founding members of the Kisan Sangh and its former vice-president.
Vishalakshi The Vishalakshi Temple of Divine Mother Sati, wife of Lord Shiva stands at Meer Ghat just behind Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, India. Devout Hindus consider this as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas mentioned in the Puranas.
Vishing Vishing is the practice of leveraging Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology to trick private personal and financial information from the public for the purpose of financial reward. The term is a combination of "voice" and phishing.
Vishishtadvaita VishishtAdvaita Vedanta (IAST ;Sanskrit: विशिष्टाद्वैत)) is a sub-school of the Vedānta (literally, end or the goal of the Vedas, Sanskrit) school of Hindu philosophy, the other major sub-schools of Vedānta being Advaita and Dvaita. VishishtAdvaita (literally "Advaita with vishishtam") is a non-dualistic school of Vedanta philosophy.
Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya The Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya (විශිෂ්ට සේවා විභූෂණය) medal and bar are presented to Sri Lankan senior military officers of three services, given that their service is of not less than 25 years and possess a perfectly flawless record of moral and military conduct, will be appropriate for the award. The service required to be eligible for the decoration should be continuous uninterrupted service.

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