earl /ûrl/ noun A British nobleman ranking below a marquess and above a viscount (fem countess) ORIGIN: OE eorl a warrior or hero, a Danish underking, later a nobleman equivalent to a count; cf ON jarl earlˈdom noun The lands or rank and title of an earl Earl Grey noun A blend of various fragrant oriental teas flavoured with bergamot Earl Marshal noun An English officer of state, president of the Heralds' College (Scottish form Earl Marischal) |