county palatinate

A form of county palatine — A county, usually a marchland, whose ruler was granted near-royal authority within its area while still owing allegiance to the realm's king or emperor.

Meanings

nouncounty palatinate (plural counties palatinate)

plural counties palatinate

  1. alternativehistoricalAlternative form of county palatine.
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