Definition of Earldom. Meaning of Earldom. Synonyms of Earldom

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Definition of Earldom

Earldom
Earldom Earl"dom, n. [AS. eorl-d?m; eorl man, noble + -d?m -dom.] 1. The jurisdiction of an earl; the territorial possessions of an earl. 2. The status, title, or dignity of an earl. He [Pulteney] shrunk into insignificancy and an earldom. --Chesterfield.

Meaning of Earldom from wikipedia

- mormaer. In modern times, earldoms have typically been created only for members of the royal family. The last non-royal earldom, Earl of Stockton, was created...
- This page lists all earldoms, extant, extinct, dormant, abeyant, or forfeit, in the peerages of England, Scotland, Great Britain, Ireland and the United...
- A feudal earldom is a Scottish feudal title that is held en baroneum, which means that its holder, who is called a feudal earl, is also always a feudal...
- The Earldom of Orkney was a Norse territory ruled by the earls (or jarls) of Orkney from the ninth century until 1472. It was founded during the Viking...
- Earldom of Ormond may refer to: Earl of Ormond (Scotland), created twice in the Peerage of Scotland for the House of Douglas Earl of Ormond (Ireland)...
- titles in the Peerage of Ireland extant: two dukedoms, ten marquessates, 43 earldoms, 28 viscountcies, and 52 baronies. However, these titles have no official...
- Norfolk, and it is used (along with the earldom of Surrey) by his heir apparent as a courtesy title. The earldom was created in 1138 or 1139 for the French...
- The Earldom of Chester was one of the most powerful earldoms in medieval England, extending prin****lly over the counties of Cheshire and Flintshire. Since...
- currently two earldoms of Mar in the Peerage of Scotland, and the title has been created seven times. The first creation of the earldom is currently held...
- created twice in the Peerage of England. The second earldom dates to 1442. The holder of the Earldom of Shrewsbury also holds the title of Earl of Waterford...