jarl
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of jarl
1810–20; < Old Norse jarl; see earl
Example Sentences
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The ship burial could have been for a king, queen or jarl, he said.
From BBC • Dec. 3, 2020
Then hie with us to the dwelling of Hakon the jarl who hath a feast to-night.
From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Madison, Lucy Foster
“Beautiful is the chain which the Danish jarl gave thee,” said Ethelfleda, examining it.
From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Madison, Lucy Foster
"Farther my bold wishes do not extend, sir jarl," replied Ran�.
From The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance by Ingemann, Bernhard Severin
"Good: with the time comes the care!" muttered the jarl.
From The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance by Ingemann, Bernhard Severin
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