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jarl
(yärl)n.
A medieval Scandinavian chieftain or nobleman.
[Old Norse.]
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jarl
(jɑːl)n
(Historical Terms) medieval history a Scandinavian chieftain or noble
[C19: from Old Norse; see earl]
ˈjarldom n
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jarl
(yɑrl)n.
a medieval Scandinavian chieftain or noble.
[1810–20; < Old Norse jarl; see earl]
jarl′dom, n.
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