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Earl was the Anglo-Saxon form and jarl the Scandinavian form of a title meaning "chieftain" and referring especially to chieftains set to rule a territory in a king's stead. In Scandinavia, it becam...
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The Earldom of Orkney was a Norwegian dignity in Scotland which had its origins in the Viking period. The title of Earl of Orkney was passed down the same...
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The Earldom of Wessex; A New Creation Duke William, victor at Hastings, dismantled the earldom and distributed its shires among his more powerful followers. Never again would it have such a vast territory to its name.
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earldom n. The rank or title of an earl. The territory of an earl.
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Etymology: Middle English erl, from Old English eorl warrior, nobleman; akin to Old Norse jarl warrior, nobleman. Date: 12th century...
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Hutchinson encyclopedia article about earldom. earldom. Information about earldom in the Hutchinson encyclopedia. (redirected from earldom)
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The rank or title of an earl. 2. The territory of an earl. earldom [ˈɜːldəm]. n. 1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the rank, title, or dignity of an...
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Also called earlship. the rank or title of an earl. 2. the territory or jurisdiction of an earl. Origin: bef. 1150; ME erldom, OE eorldōm. See earl, -dom,
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A Glossary of European; Noble, Princely, Royal, and Imperial Titles. Mark Odegard; 23 September 1996 2. Sovereigns and Sovereignty. 3. Nobles and Nobility.
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Definition of Earldom in the Legal Dictionary - by Free online English dictionary and encyclopedia. What is Earldom? Meaning of Earldom as a legal term. What does Earldom mean in law? EARLDOM. The seigniory of an earl; the title and dignity of an earl.
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