Earl :: Earl (n.) A nobleman of England ranking below a marquis, and above a viscount. The rank of an earl corresponds to that of a count (comte) in France, and graf in Germany. Hence the wife of an earl is still called countess. See Count..
Earl Marshal :: Earl marshal () An officer of state in England who marshals and orders all great ceremonials, takes cognizance of matters relating to honor, arms, and pedigree, and directs the proclamation of peace and war. The court of chivalry was formerly under his jurisdiction, and he is still the head of the herald's office or college of arms..
Earliness :: Earliness (n.) The state of being early or forward; promptness.
Earlock :: Earlock (n.) A lock or curl of hair near the ear; a lovelock. See Lovelock.
Early :: Early (adv.) Soon; in good season; seasonably; betimes; as, come early..
Early :: Early (adv.) In advance of the usual or appointed time; in good season; prior in time; among or near the first; -- opposed to late; as, the early bird; an early spring; early fruit..
Early :: Early (adv.) Coming in the first part of a period of time, or among the first of successive acts, events, etc..
Empearl :: Empearl (v. t.) To form like pearls; to decorate with, or as with, pearls; to impearl..