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earl

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earl
noun
ˈər(-ə)l

Definition

  • a member of the British peerage ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
Other Words
  • earl​dom ˈər(-ə)l-dəm noun
First Known Use
12th century, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Middle English erl, from Old English eorl warrior, nobleman; akin to Old Norse jarl warrior, nobleman
earl
noun
ˈər(-ə)l

Definition

  • a member of the British peerage ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
Other Words
  • earl​dom ˈər(-ə)l-dəm noun
First Known Use
12th century, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Middle English erl, from Old English eorl warrior, nobleman; akin to Old Norse jarl warrior, nobleman
earl
noun
ˈər(-ə)l

Definition

  • a member of the British peerage ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
Other Words
  • earl​dom ˈər(-ə)l-dəm noun
First Known Use
12th century, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Middle English erl, from Old English eorl warrior, nobleman; akin to Old Norse jarl warrior, nobleman
earl
noun
ˈər(-ə)l

Definition

  • a member of the British peerage ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
Other Words
  • earl​dom ˈər(-ə)l-dəm noun
First Known Use
12th century, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Middle English erl, from Old English eorl warrior, nobleman; akin to Old Norse jarl warrior, nobleman
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