Earls

/ˈɜːrlz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Plural of earl, a nobleman of high rank in British peerage historically relevant in feudal and legal contexts.
    The earls convened to discuss matters of the realm.

Forms

  • earl

Commentary

In legal and historical documents, 'earls' is the plural form referring specifically to multiple holders of the earl title within the peerage system.

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