earldom

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English erldom, from Old English eorldōm, equivalent to earl +‎ -dom. Compare English jarldom. Cognate also with Scots eirldome, ȝerledom, erldom (“earldom”). === Pronunciation === (US) IPA(key): /ˈəɹldəm/ === Noun === earldom (plural earldoms) The rank of being an earl. The territory controlled by an earl. ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === moraled, amolder, earmold