eorl

English

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Old English eorl.

Noun

eorl (plural eorls)

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

Anagrams

• Orel, Orle, Orël, lore, orle, relo, role, rôle

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Middle English

Noun

eorl

1. Alternative form of erle

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Old English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /e͜orl/, [e͜orˠl]

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

Antonyms

• (earl): hlæfdige f
• (title): hlæfdige f

Descendants

• Middle English: erle