Jarl definition
A medieval Scandinavian chieftain or nobleman.
noun
In early Scandinavia, a chieftain or nobleman.
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
jarl
Plural:
jarlsOrigin of jarl
- Old Norse
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From Old Norse jarl, from Proto-Norse ᛖᚱᛁᛚᚨᛉ (erilaz). Cognates include Old English eorl (English earl).
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