earldom
earldom · earldoms
The rank of being an earlThe rank of being an earl.
US/ˈəɹldəm/
Meaning
2 sensesThe 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
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
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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