earldom — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The rank of being an earl.

   Examples

   And, look when I am king, claim thou of me / The earldom of Hereford, and all the movables / Whereof the king my brother was possess'd.

2. The territory controlled by an earl.

Noun

1. the dignity or rank or position of an earl or countess

   Broader terms

   rank

2. the domain controlled by an earl or count or countess

   Broader terms

   domaindemesneland