Earldom (Noun)
Meaning 1
The dignity or rank or position of an earl or countess.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Related Words
Meaning 2
The domain controlled by an earl or count or countess.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The monarch granted him an earldom that included several villages and a large estate.
- She was a countess and her earldom spanned over three counties with significant power and influence.
- In medieval times, the earldom was a title bestowed upon nobles by the king or queen.
- After his father's death, he inherited the family earldom and became a prominent figure in the region.
- The wealthy and influential countess's earldom was the subject of much speculation and envy among the aristocracy.