jarl
a chieftain; earl.
Origin of jarl
1Other words from jarl
- jarldom, noun
Words Nearby jarl
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How to use jarl in a sentence
They demanded her, and conveyed her home, to jarl espoused her; she under the linen went.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre SturlesonModir then brought forth a boy: in silk they wrapped him, with water sprinkled him, and named him jarl.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturlesonjarl then rode thence, through a murky way, over humid fells, till to a hall he came.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre SturlesonThere grew up jarl's progeny; horses they broke, curved shields, cut arrows, brandished spears.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre SturlesonThere was a jarl there named Franmar, who was the foster-father of Sigrlinn, and had a daughter named Alof.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson
British Dictionary definitions for jarl
/ (jɑːl) /
medieval history a Scandinavian chieftain or noble
Origin of jarl
1Derived forms of jarl
- jarldom, noun
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