Viscount Nelson

/ˌvaɪˈkaʊnt ˌnɛlsən/
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Definitions of Viscount Nelson
  1. noun
    English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
    synonyms: Admiral Nelson, Horatio Nelson, Lord Nelson, Nelson
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    admiral, full admiral
    the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
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