Antonyms for
earl
A British or Irish nobleman next in rank above a viscount and below a marquess
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No Antonyms Found for Earl

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All Definitions for Earl

Below are all the dictionary definitions of earl:

1A British or Irish nobleman next in rank above a viscount and below a marquess
2Equivalent to a European count. A female using the style is termed a countess.
3Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Tanaecia. Other butterflies in this genus are called counts and viscounts.
4The title of an earl.
5A male given name from English from the English noun earl.
6A surname originating as an occupation for service in the household of an earl, or from a nickname.
7A female given name.
8A number of places in the United States:
9An unincorporated community in Las Animas County, Colorado.
10An unincorporated community in Callaway County, Missouri.
11A town in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
12An unincorporated community in Springbrook, Washburn County, Wisconsin.

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About antonyms for earl

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