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EARL n. 2 definitions
A nobleman of England ranking below a marquis, and above a viscount. The rank of an earl corresponds to that of a count (comte) in France, and graf in Germany. Hence the wife of an earl is still called countess. See Count.
EARL MARSHAL n.
An officer of state in England who marshals and orders all great ceremonials, takes cognizance of matters relating to honor, arms, and pedigree, and directs the proclamation of peace and war. The court of chivalry was formerly under his jurisdiction, and he is still the head of the herald's office or college of arms.…
EARLAP n.
The lobe of the ear.
EARLDOM n. 2 definitions
The jurisdiction of an earl; the territorial possessions of an earl.
EARLDORMAN n.
Alderman. [Obs.]
EARLDUCK n.
The red-breasted merganser (Merganser serrator).
EARLES PENNY n.
Earnest money. Same as Arles penny. [Obs.]
EARLESS a.
Without ears; hence, deaf or unwilling to hear. Pope.
EARLET n.
An earring. [Obs.] The Ismaelites were accustomed to wear golden earlets. Judg. viii. 24 (Douay version).
EARLINESS n.
The state of being early or forward; promptness.
EARLOCK n.
A lock or curl of hair near the ear; a lovelock. See Lovelock.
EARLY adv. 3 definitions
Soon; in good season; seasonably; betimes; as, come early. Those that me early shall find me. Prov. viii. 17. You must wake and call me early. Tennyson.
CLEARLY adv.
In a clear manner.
CURVILINEARLY adv.
In a curvilinear manner.
DEARLING n.
A darling. [Obs.] Spenser.
DEARLY adv. 3 definitions
In a dear manner; with affection; heartily; earnestly; as, to love one dearly.
EMPEARL v.
To form like pearls; to decorate with, or as with, pearls; to impearl.
FEARLESS a.
Free from fear.
HALF-YEARLY a.
Two in a year; semiannual. -- adv. Twice in a year; semiannually.
ICY-PEARLED a.
Spangled with ice. Mounting up in icy-pearled car. Milton.
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