noun
- plural of jarldom; the domain, territory, or rank of a jarl (a Scandinavian nobleman or chief)
Usage: historical; often used in reference to medieval Scandinavia or Viking-era governance
Examples
- The Norse king divided his lands among several jarldoms.
- Medieval Scandinavia was organized into competing jarldoms.
- Each jarldom had its own local laws and customs.
- The jarldoms of Norway were eventually consolidated into a unified kingdom.
- Viking explorers often came from wealthy jarldoms in Denmark and Sweden.