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overlord


over·lord

noun \ˈō-vər-ˌlrd\

Definition of OVERLORD

1
: a lord over other lords : a lord paramount
2
a : an absolute or supreme ruler b : one having great power or authority <a corporate overlord>
over·lord·ship \-ˌship, ˌō-vər-ˈ\ noun

Examples of OVERLORD

  1. He is the overlord of the underground gambling industry.

First Known Use of OVERLORD

13th century

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