Definition of EARLDOM

earldom

Plural: earldoms

Noun

  • The rank, title, or domain of an earl.
  • the dignity or rank or position of an earl or countess
  • the domain controlled by an earl or count or countess
  • The rank of being an earl.
  • The territory controlled by an earl.

Examples

  • Achieving an EARLDOM on the Words With Friends board meant controlling a high-scoring triple word square.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English erldom, from Old English eorldōm, equivalent to earl + -dom. Compare English jarldom. Cognate also with Scots eirldome, ȝerledom, erldom (“earldom”).

Scrabble Score: 10

earldom: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
earldom: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
earldom: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

earldom: valid Words With Friends Word