earldom

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/ ˈɜrl dəm /

noun

Also called earlship. the rank or title of an earl.

the territory or jurisdiction of an earl.

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Origin of earldom

before 1150; Middle English erldom, Old English eorldōm. See earl, -dom,

Words nearby earldom

earl, earl grey, earl marshal, earl palatine, earlap, earldom, earless lizard, earless seal, earlier han, earlobe, earlock

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Example sentences from the Web for earldom

Here stands an English Earl, who will defend his earldom and the lands of his King.
A Book of Golden Deeds|Charlotte M. Yonge
The point was not made quite clear, but I gathered that Conroy could have any kind of title that he liked, up to an earldom.
The Red Hand of Ulster|George A. Birmingham
He was styled Viscount Royston from 1754 till 1764, when he succeeded to the earldom.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 8|Various
While still very young (before 1045) he was appointed to the earldom of the East-Angles.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 1|Various

Besides, it was asked, why was not the Earldom given in the usual way to Con and his heirs male?
Ireland Under the Tudors, Vol. II (of 3)|Richard Bagwell

British Dictionary definitions for earldom

earldom

/ (ˈɜːldəm) /

noun

the rank, title, or dignity of an earl or countess

the lands of an earl or countess

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