noun
- plural of jarl; Scandinavian nobles or chieftains, especially in medieval times
Usage: historical
Examples
- The jarls gathered to discuss the upcoming raid.
- Viking jarls controlled large territories in medieval Scandinavia.
- The king appointed several jarls to govern distant provinces.
- These jarls were wealthy landowners with many followers.
- The saga tells of brave jarls who sailed to distant lands.
- Local jarls often competed for the king’s favor.