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earldom

/ˈɜːl.dəm/

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noun

C2formalbritish/ˈɜːl.dəm/

A noun referring to the rank, dignity, or position of an earl or countess, or the territory under their jurisdiction.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее ранг, достоинство или положение графа или графини, а также территорию, находящуюся под их юрисдикцией.
  1. Rank or title C1 formal british

    The dignity, rank, or position of an earl or countess.

    • He inherited the earldom from his father.
    • The earldom was created in the 14th century.
    • She was granted an earldom by the king.

    🇷🇺Графский титул

  2. Territory or domain C1 formal british

    The domain or territory controlled by an earl, count, or countess.

    • The earldom stretched across several counties.
    • The castle was the center of the earldom.
    • The earldom's lands were vast and fertile.

    🇷🇺Графство

    Synonyms: countydomainseignioryterritory

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