eorl

== English == === Etymology === Learned borrowing from Old English eorl. Doublet of earl and jarl. === Noun === eorl (plural eorls) (historical) An Anglo-Saxon of noble rank; a nobleman ranking above a thane; alderman. === Anagrams === Orël, orle, lore, Orle, rôle, role, relo, Roel, Orel == Middle English == === Noun === eorl (Herefordshire, Oxfordshire, Shropshire, Somerset, Worcestershire) alternative form of erl == Old English == === Etymology === From Proto-Germanic *erlaz, further origin unknown; cognate with Old Saxon erl, Old High German erl, Old Norse jarl. The use of this term in reference to specific positions and ranks is likely a semantic loan from Old Norse jarl and Old French conte. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /e͜orl/, [e͜orˠl] === Noun === eorl m A nobleman; a male belonging to the nobility. A warrior or hero. Synonyms: see Thesaurus:cempa In senses referring to specific noble ranks or governmental positions: A Norse under-king; a jarl. An ealdorman (Anglo-Saxon high nobleman and governmental official). Synonym: ealdorman Coordinate term: hlǣfdīġe A count of continental Europe. ==== Declension ==== Strong a-stem: ==== Descendants ==== Middle English: erl, erle, ȝierl, eerl, erille, eryl, ȝerle, ȝorle, yerl (Late Middle English), eorl, url (Southern, West Midland)English: earlMiddle Scots: erle, erll, ȝerleScots: yerl, yarl (merged with Old Norse jarl)Yola: earle ==== References ====