English

Noun

eorl ‎(plural eorls)

1. An Anglo-Saxon of noble rank; a nobleman ranking above a thane; alderman.

Old English

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *erlaz, further origin unknown. Cognate with Old Saxon erl, Old High German erl, Old Norse jarl.

Noun

eorl m

1. Anglo-Saxon of noble rank; a nobleman ranking above a thane; alderman
2. warrior, brave man
3. Danish under-king, jarl

Descendants

• English: earl