This is the 6405th most frequent German word.
earl
The German word "Earl" refers to a British nobleman ranking below a marquess and above a viscount.
Here, 'Earl' is used as a noble title referring to a rank in British aristocracy.
Der Earl besaß ein großes Schloss in Schottland.
The earl owned a large castle in Scotland.
In this instance, 'Earl' refers to an important historical figure in a societal hierarchy.
Im Mittelalter hatte ein Earl oft viel Macht.
In the Middle Ages, an earl often had great power.
Here, 'Earl' is used to signify a position of aspiration and nobility in a hypothetical or imaginative context.