Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
arl
Noun
/ɑːrl/
Definition
A variant spelling of ‘earl’, which is a nobleman of high rank in the British peerage, ranking above a viscount and below a marquess.
Examples
- “The arl of the village always had stories to tell.”
- “In the local dialect, they refer to their elders as ‘arl’ as a term of affection.”
Meaning
The term ‘arl’ is often used in informal or dialect contexts, sometimes referring to respect or used as an endearing term for an older man, similar to ‘old chap’.
Synonyms
- earl
- nobleman
- lord
