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Meaning of "earldom" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF EARLDOM

earldom  [ˈɜːldəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EARLDOM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Earldom is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES EARLDOM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

earldom

Earl

An earl is a member of the nobility. The title is Anglo-Saxon, akin to the Scandinavian form jarl, and meant "chieftain", particularly a chieftain set to rule a territory in a king's stead. In Scandinavia, it became obsolete in the Middle Ages and was replaced with duke. In later medieval Britain, it became the equivalent of the continental count. However, earlier in Scandinavia, jarl could also mean sovereign prince. For example, the rulers of several of the petty kingdoms of Norway had in fact the title of jarl and in many cases of no lesser power than their neighbours who had the title of king. Alternative names for the "Earl/Count" rank in the nobility structure are used in other countries, such as Hakushaku during the Japanese Imperial era. In modern Britain, an earl is a member of the peerage, ranking below a marquess and above viscount. There never developed a feminine form of earl; countess is used as the equivalent feminine title.

Definition of earldom in the English dictionary

The definition of earldom in the dictionary is the rank, title, or dignity of an earl or countess. Other definition of earldom is the lands of an earl or countess.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EARLDOM


babeldom
ˈbeɪbəldəm
beldam
ˈbɛldəm
beldame
ˈbɛldəm
coupledom
ˈkʌpəldəm
crippledom
ˈkrɪp əldəm
devildom
ˈdɛv əldəm
enthraldom
ɪnˈθrɔːldəm
hoteldom
həʊˈtɛldəm
jarldom
ˈjɑːldəm
noodledom
ˈnuːdəldəm
noveldom
ˈnɒvəldəm
officialdom
əˈfɪʃəldəm
Oldham
ˈəʊldəm
puzzledom
ˈpʌzəldəm
rebeldom
ˈrɛbəldəm
seldom
ˈsɛldəm
singledom
ˈsɪŋɡəldəm
thraldom
ˈθrɔːldəm
thralldom
ˈθrɔːldəm
unseldom
ʌnˈsɛldəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EARLDOM

earl
Earl Grey
Earl Marshal
Earl of Wessex
earlap
earless
earless seal
earlier
earliest
earlike
earliness
earlock
earlship
early
early admission
early adopter
Early American
early bird

WORDS THAT END LIKE EARLDOM

animal kingdom
at random
boredom
condom
cuckoldom
dolldom
dom
fandom
freedom
Gaeldom
kingdom
martyrdom
Old Kingdom
Radom
random
rascaldom
Sodom
stardom
United Kingdom
wisdom

Synonyms and antonyms of earldom in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «earldom» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EARLDOM

Find out the translation of earldom to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of earldom from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «earldom» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

伯爵领地
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

earldom
570 millions of speakers

English

earldom
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रियासत
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

array(إرلدوم)
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

графство
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

earldom
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আর্লের পদ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

comté
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Anting-anting
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Grafschaft
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

伯爵領
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

earldom
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Jarene
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lanh địa bá tước
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கோமானின் தகுதி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कानल्डोम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kontluk
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

contea
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

earldom
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

графство
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

earldom
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

earldom
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

graafschap
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

earldom
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

jarldømmet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of earldom

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EARLDOM»

The term «earldom» is regularly used and occupies the 75.945 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EARLDOM» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about earldom

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EARLDOM»

Discover the use of earldom in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to earldom and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Earldom of Desmond 1463-1583: The Decline and Crisis of ...
Descended from one of the first Anglo-Norman invaders in the late 1160s, the Fitzgerald earls of Desmond came to dominate the political, economic and social life of Munster for much of the succeeding four centuries.
Anthony M. McCormack, 2005
2
A Great Historic Peerage, the Earldom of Wiltes
It includes the writings of major legal theorists, including Sir Edward Coke, Sir William Blackstone, James Fitzjames Stephen, Frederic William Maitland, John Marshall, Joseph Story, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. and Roscoe Pound, among others ...
John Henry Metcalf, 2010
3
Comitatus de Atholia. The Earldom of Atholl; its boundaries ...
PREVIOUS to writing anything regarding the history of the earldom of Atholl, it becomes an indispensable preliminary, to point out and show the boundaries of it . For this purpose, and also to show the possessions held in the earldom by the ...
James Alexander ROBERTSON (Colonel, F.S.A. Scot.), 1860
4
A Geographical and Historical Account of the Principality of ...
D. Ramon I Berenguer enjoy'd his Dominions longer than any of his Predecessois,! for he rul'd 41 Years, and at bis Death, which hapned in the Yearl 1075, divided his Earldom betwixt his two Sons. D. Ramon Be-g guer, and D, Berenguer ...
‎1705
5
The Earldom of Mar in Sunshine and in Shade During Five ...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Alexander Crawford Lindsay Crawford, 2010
6
The Earldom of Marr, with Sketch of the Times
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Peter Handyside M'Kerlie, 2009
7
Peerage Law in England: A Practical Treatise for Lawyers and ...
A Practical Treatise for Lawyers and Laymen, with an Appendix of Peerage Charters and Letters Patent, (In English) Francis Beaufort Palmer. Name. Earldom of Derby Earldom of Suffolk Earldom of Salisbury... Earldom of Cambridge.. Earldom ...
Francis Beaufort Palmer, 2007
8
Havener's Accounts of the Earldom and Duchy of Cornwall, ...
The havener was an official, unique to the duchy of Cornwall, responsible for the efficient management of its maritime properties.
Maryanne Kowaleski, 2001
9
Inverurie And The Earldom Of The Garioch: A Topographical ...
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series.
John Davidson, 2010
10
Sagas, Saints and Settlements
EARLDOM STRATEGIES IN NORTH SCOTLAND AND THE SIGNIFICANCE OF PLACE-NAMES Barbara E. Crawford The earldom of Orkney came into being some time in the second half of the ninth century, and lasted until the last Sinclair  ...
Gareth Williams, Paul Bibire, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EARLDOM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term earldom is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Will it be Earl Michael Middleton and Countess Carole? EPHRAIM …
So it is likely that Michael Middleton will be offered an earldom, making his wife Carole a countess, his son, James, a viscount and his daughter, ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
2
Erie County Real Estate Transactions
92 Earldom Way, Donald W. Ernst to Melissa Kamyab; Ali Kamyab, $290,000. • 203 Belvoir Road, Edward C. Driscoll; Rita M. Driscoll to ... «Buffalo News, Jun 15»
3
Folly commanding magnificent views of Tamar Valley reopens after …
... or perhaps built to commemorate the visit of King George III and Queen Charlotte in 1789 and Lord Edgcumbe's elevation to an earldom. «Western Morning News, Jun 15»
4
Tower with views over Plymouth reopens after nine-months of repair …
... or perhaps built to commemorate the visit of King George III and Queen Charlotte in 1789 and Lord Edgcumbe's elevation to an earldom. «Plymouth Herald, Jun 15»
5
An Irishwoman's Diary on Youghal, Dromona and the FitzGeralds
... the junior branch of the mighty FitzGerald clan is a saga which begins in the early 13th century and the creation of the earldom of Desmond in ... «Irish Times, Jun 15»
6
The Scandinavian Heritage: The Martyrdom of St. Magnus
... toward thieves and Vikings (raiders from the sea), putting to death most of the men who plundered the farms and other arts of the earldom.”. «Walker Pilot Independent, Jun 15»
7
The Execution of a Queen
It has been suggested that she returned to England to marry an Irish cousin to settle a dispute over the earldom of Ormonde, however the ... «Royal Central, May 15»
8
On Jim O'Neill, the new 'Northern Powerhouse' supremo
As for Len himself, surely an earldom awaits. Join Martin Vander Weyer on the Spectator cruise. For details www.spectator.co.uk/cruise. «Spectator.co.uk, May 15»
9
Cryptic crossword No 26570
... highly of no power boost (5); 14 Histrionics forced earldom into a reduced state (9); 16 Meeting place of California's Plates Movement (3,7,5) ... «The Guardian, May 15»
10
'Vikings' Season 4 Spoilers, Update: Viking Army to conquer Iceland …
She might also take her Earldom from Kalf in one of the new episodes of the "Vikings" season 4. Three new casts will be welcomed in the ... «Venture Capital Post, May 15»

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