jarldom en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Germanic *erlaz Proto-Norse ᛖᚱᛁᛚᚨᛉ (erilaʀ) Old Norse jarlbor. English jarl Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-mos Proto-Indo-European *dʰóh₁mos Proto-Germanic *dōmaz Proto-Germanic *-dōmaz Proto-West Germanic *-dōm Old English -dōm Middle English -dom English -dom English jarldom From jarl + -dom. Compare earldom.
Meanings
- The status or office of a jarl (Scandinavian nobleman).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| jarldoms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |