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earldom.

The rank of being an earl.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈəɹldəm/US
  1. The rank of being an earl.

  2. The territory controlled by an earl.

Where this word comes from

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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