noun
jarl
yahl
Jarl (noun) means a nobleman or chieftain in medieval Scandinavia, ranking below a king. Example: “The jarl ruled the coastal region on behalf of the king.”
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A nobleman or chieftain in medieval Scandinavia, ranking below a king.
"The jarl ruled the coastal region on behalf of the king."
How to use jarl
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Viking-age noble or regional ruler, roughly equivalent to an earl.
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Etymology
From Old Norse jarl, the same root that eventually gave English "earl."
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What does “jarl” mean?
The word “jarl” means a nobleman or chieftain in medieval Scandinavia, ranking below a king. In plain terms, a Viking-age noble or regional ruler, roughly equivalent to an earl.
How do you pronounce “jarl”?
“Jarl” is pronounced yahl (/jɑɹl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “jarl” in a sentence?
Here is “jarl” used in a sentence: “The jarl ruled the coastal region on behalf of the king.”
What part of speech is “jarl”?
“Jarl” is a noun.
Where does the word “jarl” come from?
The word “jarl” comes from Old Norse. From Old Norse jarl, the same root that eventually gave English "earl.".
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