Nobleman above an earl (4)

I believe the answer is:

duke

(Other definitions for duke that I've seen before include "noble" , "Highest rank of British peer" , "Highest ranked British peer" , "Highest hereditary title in Britain" , "- - Ellington (jazz musician)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.