earldom
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The rank of being an earlThe rank of being an earl.
US/ˈəɹldəm/
Значение
значений: 2The rank of being an earl.
the dignity or rank or position of an earl or countess
The territory controlled by an earl.
the domain controlled by an earl or count or countess
Переводы
языков: 1Происхождение
From Middle English erldom, from Old English eorldōm, equivalent to earl + -dom. Compare EFrom Middle English erldom, from Old English eorldōm, equivalent to earl + -dom. Compare English jarldom. Cognate also with Scots eirldome, ȝerledom, erldom (“earldom”).
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