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earldom

earl·dom

US/ˈəɹldəm/ uncommon

noun

1.

the dignity or rank or position of an earl or countess

2.

the domain controlled by an earl or count or countess

Origin

From 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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