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lord

Syllabification: (lord)
Pronunciation: /lôrd/

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Definition of lord

noun

  • someone or something having power, authority, or influence; a master or ruler:lord of the sea lords of the jungle our lord the king
  • (in the UK) a man of noble rank or high office; a peer.
  • (Lord) (in the UK) a title given formally to a baron, and less formally to a marquess, earl, or viscount (prefixed to a family or territorial name):Lord Derby
  • (the Lords) (in the UK) the House of Lords, or its members collectively.
  • (Lord) (in the UK) a courtesy title given to a younger son of a duke or marquess (prefixed to a Christian name):Lord John Russell
  • (in the UK) in compound titles of other people of authority:Lord High Executioner
  • historical a feudal superior, especially the proprietor of a manor house.
  • (Lord) a name for God or Christ:give thanks to the Lord

exclamation

(Lord)
  • used in exclamations expressing surprise or worry, or for emphasis:Lord, I’m cold!

verb

  • 1 [with object] archaic confer the title of Lord upon.
  • 2 (lord it over) act in a superior and domineering manner toward (someone).

Phrases

live like a lord

live sumptuously.

Lord (God) of hosts

God as Lord over earthly or heavenly armies.

lord of the manor

the owner of a manor house (formerly the master of a feudal manor).

Lord of Misrule

historical a person presiding over Christmas games and revelry in a wealthy household.

the Lord's Day

Sunday.

the Lord's Prayer

the prayer taught by Jesus to his disciples, beginning “Our Father.”.

the Lord's Supper

the Eucharist; Holy Communion (especially in Protestant use).

My Lord

(in the UK) a polite form of address to judges, bishops, and certain noblemen.

Our Lord

Christ.

Derivatives

lordless

adjective

lordlike

Pronunciation: /-ˌlik/

adjective

Origin:

Old English hlāford, from hlāfweard 'bread-keeper', from a Germanic base (see loaf1, ward). Compare with lady

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