Earle

name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Archaic spelling of earl. alt-of, archaic
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname originating as an occupation, variant of Earl.

    "Upon reading this, General Washington said, "Mr Earle, your name is not correctly spelled. E-a-r-l is a title of nobility; you should add an e to it.""

  2. 2
    A male given name transferred from the surname. US
  3. 3
    A male given name, variant of Earl. US
  4. 4
    A place name:; A hamlet and large civil parish (without a council) in northern Northumberland, England (OS grid ref NT9826).
  5. 5
    A place name:; A city in Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States.
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  1. 6
    A place name:; An unincorporated community in Scott Township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States.

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"Earle was the first female chief scientist of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration."

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