countship

American  

[kount-ship] / ˈkaʊnt ʃɪp /

noun

1. the rank or position of a count.

2. the territory or jurisdiction of a count.

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Etymology

Origin of countship

First recorded in 1695–1705; count ² + -ship

Example Sentences

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countship

Hamm, which became a town about the end of the 12th century, was originally the capital of the countship of Mark, and was fortified in 1226.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 8 "Haller, Albrecht" to "Harmonium" by Various

Seeing his danger Rudolph ceded the countship to Herbert, and Charles was relegated to his prison until his death in 929.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 7 "Fox, George" to "France" by Various

Fulk having revolted, he confiscated the countship, which he did not restore till 1050.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 6 "Geodesy" to "Geometry" by Various

Soissons, coveted the countship of Laon, which Rudolph refused him; and he thereupon proclaimed Charles the Simple, who had confided his cause to him, as king once more.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 7 "Fox, George" to "France" by Various

He died childless, and there were no less than six candidates to the countship.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" by Various