earl Definition
- 1a British nobleman ranking above a viscount and below a marquess
- 2a medieval Scandinavian nobleman, usually ranking below a king or jarl
Using earl: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "earl" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The Earl of Wessex is the youngest son of Queen Elizabeth II.
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He was created an earl in recognition of his services to the country.
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The earl's estate covers thousands of acres of land.
earl Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with earl
an officer of the English royal household who is responsible for organizing state occasions such as coronations and funerals
Example
The Earl Marshal is one of the Great Officers of State.
earl's daughter
a courtesy title given to the daughter of an earl
Example
Lady Jane Grey was the earl's daughter.
earl's court
a district in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in central London
Example
The exhibition center at Earl's Court was demolished in 2015.
Origins of earl
from Old English 'eorl', meaning 'brave man'
Summary: earl in Brief
An 'earl' [ɜːrl] is a British nobleman ranking above a viscount and below a marquess. It can also refer to a medieval Scandinavian nobleman. Examples include 'The Earl of Wessex' and 'The earl's estate covers thousands of acres of land.' Phrases include 'earl marshal,' 'earl's daughter,' and 'earl's court.'
