earl
Translation
earl
Examples
The earl lived in a large castle.
The earl lived in a large castle.
Grammar Patterns
((an earl)) a British nobleman of a specific rank He was made an earl by the Queen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nobleman, count, aristocrat; Antonyms: commoner
Etymology
From Old English 'eorl', meaning 'a man of noble birth, a warrior'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Earl Grey tea', which was named after a British earl. This connection makes the title memorable.