English · Word Candidate

earl

/ɜːl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: earls

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Quý tộc Anh hoặc Ailen đứng thứ hai sau bá tước và trước hầu tước

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Tanaecia. Other butterflies in this genus are called counts and viscounts.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Các loài bướm trong chi Tanaecia

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The title of an earl.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tước vị của bá tước

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Noun

Examples

And therefore the Bishop and clergy of Man were totally powerless to resist the alteration of doctrinal articles and rites of worship which Earls Edward and Henry, between 1521 and 1594, following the edicts of Henry VIII., Edward VI., and Elizabeth, introduced into the Isle of Man.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “earl” mean?

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.

Is “earl” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.