Index of English words, starting with "ea"

(1) - Earl (n.) The needlefish.
(2) - 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.

(1) - Earldom (n.) The status, title, or dignity of an earl.
(2) - Earldom (n.) The jurisdiction of an earl; the territorial possessions of an earl.

(1) - Earliness (n.) The state of being early or forward; promptness.