Definition of "earldoms" [earldoms]

• Plural form of earldom. (noun)

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• "Upon Rham’s death in 237 OD, the five duchies became three again, though yet more earldoms and baronies propagated with each generation."
• "To appease his uncles, cousins, and younger siblings, King Rham crafted five different duchies instead of the original three set by Phendarm (for Rham’s four brothers and a royal duchy around the capitol) and more than a score of earldoms among them."
• "Charles of Burgundy, Flanders, and Lorraine, Duke of seven dukedoms, Count of seventeen earldoms, I bid you defiance; and declare war against you in the name of the Confederated Cantons, and such others as shall adhere to them."