Earl

noun
  1. A British nobleman ranking above a viscount and below a marquess. noun
    The earl attended the royal banquet with his family.
    As an earl, he held significant influence in the region.
  2. A title of nobility in various European countries, equivalent to a count. noun
    The earl was responsible for overseeing the land and its people.
    Historically, an earl would often have a large estate and numerous vassals.