Etymology

earldom

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Today it means: The rank of being an earl. Full definition →

Middle English erldom ← Old English eorldōm
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  1. Old English · inherited fromeorldōm
  2. Middle English · inherited fromerldom
  3. English todayearldom

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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