A Count The male ruler of a county. A nobleman holding a rank intermediatebetween dukes and barons. Synonyms (English counts): earl (French counts): comte (Italian counts): conte (German counts): graf Derived termsEdit viscount count palatine, count palatinate Related termsEdit (female form or wife): countess, contessa (adjectival form): comital (related titles): baron, don, duke, earl, lord, prince