/ɜːrl/; also /ɜrəl/ or /ɜrl/ in some dialects

Definitions

1. noun

a man of high rank or nobility in the British peerage, ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

“The earl was invited to the royal ball.”

2. noun

a high-ranking official or nobleman in certain other countries or historical contexts

3. proper noun

the name of a person or title

“Earl Grey is a popular flavor of tea.”