Definitions

1. noun

A masculine given name, derived from the Old English words ‘har’ and ‘weald’, meaning ‘leader of the army’ or ‘ruler of the people’.

“My grandfather’s name is Harold, and he was a renowned historian.”

2. noun

A prefix added to a surname to indicate that the person is a holder of a title or a noble rank.

“The Earl of Harold was a prominent figure at the royal banquet.”

3. noun

A unit of measurement for electrical resistance, equal to one thousand ohms.

“The circuit requires a 470-kiloohm resistor, also known as a 470-kilohm or 470,000-ohm resistor.”