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Thegn vs Earl - What's the difference?

thegn | earl |

As nouns the difference between thegn and earl

is that thegn is an alternative spelling of thane while earl is a British nobleman next in rank above a viscount and below a marquess; equivalent to a European count. A female using the style is termed a countess.

As a proper noun Earl is

the title of an earl.

thegn

English

Noun

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    earl

    English

    (wikipedia earl)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A British nobleman next in rank above a viscount and below a marquess; equivalent to a European count. A female using the style is termed a countess.
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