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/lɔrd/ · lord
noun
- The master of the servants of a household; the master of a feudal manor. The lord of the manor held a grand ball in his estate.
noun
- One possessing similar mastery over others; any feudal superior generally; any nobleman or aristocrat; any chief, prince, or sovereign ruler; in Scotland, a male member of the lowest rank of nobility (the equivalent rank in England is baron). The lord of the kingdom was known for his fairness and wisdom.
noun
- One possessing similar mastery in figurative senses (esp. as lord of ~). He was the lord of his own domain, a self-made entrepreneur.
verb
- Domineer or act like a lord. He lorded over his employees with an iron fist.
verb
- To invest with the dignity, power, and privileges of a lord; to grant the title of lord. The king lorded over his new vassal with great ceremony.
Did you know? The word 'lord' has been used in various forms since Old English, with its meaning evolving over time to encompass different types of mastery and authority.