Earldom

Earldom
Earldom Earl"dom, n. [AS. eorl-d?m; eorl man, noble + -d?m -dom.] 1. The jurisdiction of an earl; the territorial possessions of an earl. [1913 Webster]

2. The status, title, or dignity of an earl. [1913 Webster]

He [Pulteney] shrunk into insignificancy and an earldom. --Chesterfield. [1913 Webster]


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