Meaning & use
Jarl
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A Scandinavian nobleman or chieftain of high rank, ranking below a king, especially in the Viking Age.
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The jarl ruled the fjord with the backing of his loyal warriors.
Historians debate how much power a jarl held compared to the king.
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The Old Norse title 'jarl' is the linguistic root of the English noble title 'earl'.
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earlchieftain
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