English Explanatory Dictionary

county palatine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A county, usually a marchland, whose ruler was granted near-royal authority within its area while still owing allegiance to the realm's king or emperor.

Word forms

county palatine counties palatine county palatinate

Synonyms

march marchland

Related words

count palatine
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