Earl

erl, n. A nobleman of Eng. ranking below a marquis and above a viscount. [AS. eorl, Ic.jarl, warrior, hero, OS. erl, man: perh. Gr. arsen, male; perh. contr. of AS. ealdor, an elder.] — EarKdom, -dnm, n. Seigniory, jurisdiction, or dignity of an earl. — Earl'-mar's hal, n. An officer of state in Eng. who marshals great ceremonials, and the head of the herald's office.