milord

noun

mi-ˈlȯr(d) How to pronounce milord (audio)
Definition of milordnext
as in nobleman
a man of high birth or social position a city that was a favorite stop for English milords on the grand tour

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  1. nobleman
  2. gentleman
Noun
  • Christian, convinced a nobleman had done it, had the man executed without much proof, a grudge that helped cost him his crown a few years later.
    — Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The unlucky nobleman Tullus was bitten by a fierce haemorrhois, causing blood to pour from his eyes, nose, ears, mouth, and other orifices and outlets.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
Definition of nobleman
Noun
  • The actor remains tight-lipped about season four, except revealing that Bradley Whitford, who portrays Grace’s husband, first gentleman Todd, has a bigger role as expected.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The Knicks claiming the 2026 NBA championship in an emphatic 4-1 gentleman’s sweep of the San Antonio Spurs sent the Eastern Conference into a frenzy.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
Definition of gentleman
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“Milord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milord. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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