jarl

noun
UK: /jɑːrl/
US: /jɑːrl/

  1. A chieftain or noble in early Scandinavian history.

    1. The jarl ruled his small village well. [ ] [ ]
    2. As a powerful jarl, he commanded respect and loyalty throughout the region. [ ] [ ]

  2. A Scandinavian title of nobility, ranking below a king.

    1. The king appointed him jarl of the northern lands. [ ] [ ]
    2. After years of faithful service, he was finally granted the title of jarl. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

chieftain earl noble

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "jarl" in English means: A chieftain or noble in early Scandinavian history., A Scandinavian title of nobility, ranking below a king..

The phonetic transcription of "jarl" is /jɑːrl/ in British English and /jɑːrl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "jarl": chieftain, earl, noble.

Example usage of "jarl": "The jarl ruled his small village well.". More examples on the page.