Bear looking around nobleman (4)

I believe the answer is:

earl

'nobleman' is the definition.
(member of the nobility)

'bear looking around' is the wordplay.
'around' indicates a hidden word.
'EARL' can be found hidden inside 'bear looking'.

(Other definitions for earl that I've seen before include "Noble title" , "Real (anag) - nobleman" , "One who's been elevated" , "Peer (Br.)" , "Aristocrat ranking between marquis and viscount" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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