[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

earldom \earl"dom\, n. as. eorl-d?m; eorl man, noble + -d?m
   -dom.
   1. the jurisdiction of an earl; the territorial possessions
      of an earl.
      1913 webster

   2. the status, title, or dignity of an earl.
      1913 webster

            he pulteney shrunk into insignificancy and an
            earldom.                              --chesterfield.
      1913 webster

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

earldom
     n 1: the dignity or rank or position of an earl or countess
     2: the domain controlled by an earl or count or countess

[3] : Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856)

earldom. the seigniory of an earl; the title and dignity of an earl. 

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