Jarl — meaning in English

English meaning

• earl noun A British nobleman ranking above a viscount and below a marquess.
• jarl noun A nobleman or chieftain in medieval Scandinavia, ranking below a king.

Senses

Jarl is used for these senses in English:

• Earl A surname originating as an occupation for service in the household of an earl, or from a nickname.
• earl (nobility) A British or Irish nobleman next in rank above a viscount and below a marquess; equivalent to a European count. A female using the style is termed a countess.
• jarl (historical) A medieval Scandinavian nobleman, especially in Norway and Denmark.