earldom

English

/ˈəɹldəm/

noun
Definitions
  • The rank of being an earl.
  • The territory controlled by an earl.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English erldom inherited from Old English eorldōm suf from English earl.

Origin

English

earl

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