A name Mr Hines was entitled to (4)

I believe the answer is:

earl

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'a name' is the definition.
(I know that earl is a noble title)

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for earl that I've seen before include "Aristocrat ranking between marquis and viscount" , "Real kind of English lord" , "A real peer" , "A real titled lord" , "Noble title" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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