What is another word for Jarl?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɑːl] (IPA)

Jarl, a Scandinavian title used in both historical and modern contexts, refers to a ruler or lord. The term has several synonyms which are commonly used interchangeably, including chieftain, warlord, earl, and thane. A chieftain is someone who controls a group or clan, while a warlord is a military commander who holds significant power. An earl is a nobleman who holds a hereditary title in the British system, while a thane was a noble in medieval Scotland and northern England. The term "Jarl" is often associated with Viking Age Scandinavia and was both a title and a rank of nobility, much like the English title of Earl.

Usage examples for Jarl

A short walk from the town brings one to Hlade, where stands the famous, or rather infamous, Jarl Hakon's castle, and from whence he ruled over the country round about with an iron hand in the olden time.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
The call seemed to come now; for his descendant, little Duke Jarl the Ninth, was but a child; and being in no fear of him, the invader had returned, and the castle stood besieged.
"Moonshine & Clover"
Laurence Housman
Sent up there to play in safety, little Duke Jarl could not keep his red head from peering over the parapet.
"Moonshine & Clover"
Laurence Housman

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