Old English

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Etymology

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From hlāford +‎ -dōm.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈxlɑː.fordˌdoːm/, [ˈl̥ɑː.vorˠdˌdoːm]

Noun

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hlāforddōm m (nominative plural hlāforddōmas)

  1. jurisdiction; governance; rule

Descendants

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  • Middle English: laferrddom, lauerdom