What is the meaning of the word "earl"?
In addition to their historical and social significance, earls may also hold hereditary seats in the House of Lords, the upper house of the British Parliament.
Definitions:
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A noble tittle that ranks below a marquess and above a viscount; one of the oldest tittles in the British peerage system.
NOUN
- The young earl gracefully ascended the throne after his father's untimely demise.
- The young earl gracefully ascended the throne after his father's untimely demise.