Earl
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noun
a male given name: from the old English word meaning “noble.”
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Contemporary Examples of earle
Earle also gave a short musical performance, which included this rendition of his own “Christmas in Washington.”
Unlike Brada Mendez, Earle, who had a violent past, was not attending A.A. voluntarily.
“Growing up where I did, you had the Carter Family and the Staple Singers,” Earle says.
Historical Examples of earle
Miss Earle looked for a moment indignantly at her questioner.
In a Steamer Chair and Other StoriesRobert Barr
Miss Earle went on with her reading, and Morris pretended to go on with his.
In a Steamer Chair and Other StoriesRobert Barr
He walked the deck after breakfast, but saw nothing of Miss Earle.
In a Steamer Chair and Other StoriesRobert Barr
That is the reason your steamer chair was broken, Miss Earle.
In a Steamer Chair and Other StoriesRobert Barr
It's an infernal shame to see Earle in the list and me—nowhere.
earl
noun
Word Origin for earl
Old English eorl; related to Old Norse jarl chieftain, Old Saxon erl man
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