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Meaning of earl
A British nobleman of a rank below a marquess and above a viscount
Etymology of earl
The word "earl" originates from Old English "eorl," which referred to a warrior or a nobleman, and is related to the Old Norse word "jarl," meaning "nobleman" or "chieftain"
Historically, the term "earl" was used to describe a high-ranking nobleman or a military leader in Anglo-Saxon England
Synonyms
Definitions
- A hereditary title of nobility ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
- * A man of high social class or rank
Usage Examples
- The earl and countess attended the royal wedding
- * He was appointed earl of the province by the king
- * The earl's estate was one of the largest in the county