county palatine

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county palatine

Alternative forms

county palatinate

Noun

county palatine (plural counties palatine)

(historical) 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.

Synonyms

march, marchland

Related terms

count palatine

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