Earl Definition & Meaning

earl
noun
  1. a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

"Earl" in song lyrics

See how earl is used in real songs:

  • "Calling Earl"
    Aceyalone — Master Your High
  • "Rock a four-four, named him Earl"
    Brooklyn Zu f/ Monk, RZA, Shavo Odadjian — If I Had a Gun
  • "And as for the little girl, and cousin named James Earl"
    Capital Tax — I Can't Believe It

Usage tips for "earl"

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