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Definition of earl

earl

/ɜːrl/
earl
Plural:earls
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• noun

1

A British nobleman ranking above a viscount and below a marquess, corresponding to a continental European count.

Example

"The ancient estate had been passed down through generations to the current earl."

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• Rhymes for earl

• Nearby Words

earflap
earful
earhole
earl
earldom
earless
earless lizard

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English eorl, meaning a brave man, warrior, or nobleman, reinforced in the late Old English period by the cognate Old Norse jarl, which designated a high-ranking chieftain or viceroy.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Earl. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/earl
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