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Meaning
Noun
●
In Nobility:
A British or Irish
nobleman
next in
rank
above a
viscount
and below a
marquess
;
equivalent
to a European
count
. A
female
using the
style
is
termed
a
count
ess.
●
In Entomology & Limenitidine butterflies:
Any of various
nymphalid
butterflies
of the
genus
Tanaecia. Other
butterflies
in this
genus
are called
counts
and viscounts.
●
In Titles:
The
title
of an earl.
Name
●
A
male
given name
from English from the English
noun
earl.
●
A
surname
originating
as an
occupation
for service in the
household
of an
earl
, or from a nickname.
●
A
female
given name.
●
A number of
places
in the United States:
An
unincorporated
community
in Las Animas County, Colorado.
●
A number of
places
in the United States:
An
unincorporated
community
in Callaway County, Missouri.
●
A number of
places
in the United States:
A
town
in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
●
A number of
places
in the United States:
An
unincorporated
community
in Springbrook, Washburn County, Wisconsin.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
earl
English
erl
Middle English (1100-1500)
eorl
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
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Rhymes
Url
Purl
Earl
Earl
Furl
Whorl
Whirl
Twirl
Churl
Shirl
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