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Earl

speaker

Meaning

Noun

In Nobility:
A British or Irish
next in
above a
and below a
;
to a European
. A
using the
is
a
ess.
In Entomology & Limenitidine butterflies:
Any of various
of the
Tanaecia. Other
in this
are called
and viscounts.
In Titles:
The
of an earl.

Name

A
from English from the English
earl.
A
as an
for service in the
of an
, or from a nickname.
A
given name.
  • A number of
    in the United States:
  • An
    in Las Animas County, Colorado.
  • A number of
    in the United States:
  • An
    in Callaway County, Missouri.
  • A number of
    in the United States:
  • A
    in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
  • A number of
    in the United States:
  • An
    in Springbrook, Washburn County, Wisconsin.
  • Sourced from
    Wiktionary

    Origin

    earl
    English
    arrow
    erl
    Middle English (1100-1500)
    arrow
    eorl
    Old English (ca. 450-1100)
    Sourced from
    Etym
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