jarl

American

[yahrl] / yɑrl /

noun

Scandinavian History.

a chieftain; earl.

jarl British

/ jɑːl /

noun

medieval history a Scandinavian chieftain or noble

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Other Word Forms

jarldom noun

Etymology

Origin of jarl

1810–20; < Old Norse jarl; 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 he doth live!” and the jarl turned to his followers.

From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Madison, Lucy Foster

“Yes; the amulet, the jarl claimed, brought to the wearer the realization of every wish—” began Egwina, and then paused in some dismay, remembering Ethelred.

From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Madison, Lucy Foster

Behold the chain which the jarl gave thee; the bracelet, and thy other ornaments are untouched.”

From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Madison, Lucy Foster

So sure am I, sir youth, that I will give thee this chain of gold that Hakon, the jarl, gave me if they be the same.

From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Madison, Lucy Foster

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