earl

Pronunciation

• enPR: ûrl
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ɜːl/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ɝl/

Noun

Singular earl

Plural earls

1. (nobility) (countable) An earl is 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 countess.