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In legal and historical documents, 'earls' is the plural form referring specifically to multiple holders of the earl title within the peerage system.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