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Earl.

The title of an earl.

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɜːl/Received-Pronunciation/ɝl/General-American
  1. The title of an earl.

Where this word comes from

From earl (“nobleman”).

name/ɜːl/Received-Pronunciation/ɝl/General-American
  1. A male given name from English from the English noun earl.

    US
  2. A surname originating as an occupation for service in the household of an earl, or from a nickname.

  3. A female given name.

  4. A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Las Animas County, Colorado.

  5. A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Callaway County, Missouri.

  6. A number of places in the United States: A town in Cleveland County, North Carolina.

  7. A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Springbrook, Washburn County, Wisconsin.

Where this word comes from

From earl (“nobleman”).

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