earldom

As nouns the difference between earldom and early

is that earldom is the rank of being an earl while early is a shift (scheduled work period) that takes place early in the day.

As an adjective early is

at a time in advance of the usual or expected event.

As an adverb early is

at a time before expected; sooner than usual.

As nouns the difference between earldom and landgrave

is that earldom is the rank of being an earl while landgrave is (rare) specific nobiliary title ranking as count in certain feudal countships in the holy roman empire, in present germany.

As nouns the difference between earldom and dukedom

is that earldom is the rank of being an earl while dukedom is a region ruled by a duke or duchess; a duchy.

As nouns the difference between earldom and county

is that earldom is the rank of being an earl while county is county.

As nouns the difference between duchy and earldom

is that duchy is a dominion or region ruled by a duke or duchess while earldom is the rank of being an earl.

As nouns the difference between earldom and kitchener

is that earldom is the rank of being an earl while kitchener is a kitchen servant; a cook.

As a proper noun Kitchener is

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