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English word origin

Etymology of Earl

From earl (“nobleman”).

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

The title of an earl.

name

A male given name from English from the English noun earl. · A surname originating as an occupation for service in the household of an earl, or from a nickname. · A female given name. · An unincorporated community in Las Animas County, Colorado.

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From earl (“nobleman”).

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