jarl
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- jarldom noun
Etymology
Origin of jarl
1810–20; < Old Norse jarl; earl
Example Sentences
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A nod to Shetland's Norse heritage, the parade is led by a group of Vikings, locally known as the "Jarl Squad".
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Lynden Nicolson, who is the squad's chief called Guizer Jarl, had to wait 18 years to take up the role of commanding the procession - this is said to be the longest wait in the festival's 145-year-old history.
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When the darkness descended on Britain's most northerly islands on Tuesday, the Jarl Squad was joined by more than 40 other torch-clutching groups of revellers for the evening procession - the festival's main event.
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As he watched his galley "Skyldulid" slowly turn to ashes, Guizer Jarl Lynden couldn't contain his excitement.
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The festival began early in the morning with a parade around Lerwick, allowing the Jarl Squad to show off their custom-made suits, helmets and shields.
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