Seattle Times: If you love Earl Grey in a mug, these scones will be just your cup of tea

EARL GREY TEA has always been the favored tea in my house — and now it’s on the plate as well as in the mug. I grew up watching my parents drink the black tea scented with oil of bergamot (a citrus ...

If you love Earl Grey in a mug, these scones will be just your cup of tea

An earl has the title Earl of [X] when the title originates from a placename, or Earl [X] when the title comes from a surname. In either case, he is referred to as Lord [X], and his wife as Lady [X].

Earl is the oldest title and rank of English nobles, and it was also the highest, until 1337, when Edward the Black Prince was created duke of Cornwall by Edward III.

The word "earl" comes from the Old English word "eorl," which means "warrior" or "nobleman." Earls typically hold land known as an earldom, but they may also hold other titles, such as baron or viscount.

Hereditary titles are traditionally passed down to the eldest son, and an individual may inherit or receive several titles of different ranks. Prince Philip, for example, was not only duke of Edinburgh but also earl of Merioneth and Baron Greenwich. Titles that are older are regarded as more senior.

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