earldom

• Существительное, обозначающее ранг, достоинство или положение графа или графини, а также территорию, находящуюся под их юрисдикцией.

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

1. Rank or titleC1formalbritish

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

   Графский титул

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

2. Territory or domainC1formalbritish

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

   Графство

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

   Синонимыcountydomainseignioryterritory