Definition of earls:
(n) :
(nobility) A British or Irish 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.
(n) :
(entomology) Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Tanaecia. Other butterflies in this genus are called counts and viscounts.
(n) :
The title of an earl.
(n) :
(chiefly US) A male given name from English from the English noun earl.
(n) :
A surname originating as an occupation for service in the household of an earl, or from a nickname.
(n) :
A female given name.