Ealdorman

Ealdorman (/ˈɔːldərmən/ AWL-dər-mən or /(eɪ)ˈældərmən/ (ay-)AL-dər-mən, Old English: [ˈæɑɫdorˌmɑn]) was an office in the government of Anglo-Saxon England. During the 11th century, it evolved into the title of earl.

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