Archaic spelling of earl.

A surname originating as an occupation, variant of Earl. / (chiefly US) A male given name transferred from the surname. / (chiefly US) A male given name, variant of Earl.

plural of earle

(Ulster) deposit (on a purchase, etc.)

(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.

The title of an earl. / (chiefly US) A male given name from English from the English noun earl. / A surname originating as an occupation for service in the household of an earl, or from a nickname.

plural of earl

(obsolete) earnest money; an advance payment to make an agreement binding

An earl whose title goes back to the period prior to the 18th century when a sword and belt received from the monarch were tokens of that title.

plural of belted earl