Earldom

['ɜːldəm] or ['ɝldəm]

Definition

(noun.) the domain controlled by an earl or count or countess.

(noun.) the dignity or rank or position of an earl or countess.

Editor: Nettie--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The jurisdiction of an earl; the territorial possessions of an earl.

(n.) The status, title, or dignity of an earl.

Typist: Willard