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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The rank or position of a count. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   A territory (principality, province, etc.) ruled and administered by a count. countable, historical, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

county

Etymology

From count + -ship.

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