Definition of lord
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : one having power and authority over others:
a : a ruler by hereditary right or preeminence to whom service and obedience are due
b : one of whom a fee or estate is held in feudal tenure
c : an owner of land or other real (see real entry 1 sense 2) property
d obsolete : the male head of a household
e : husband
f : one that has achieved mastery or that exercises leadership or great power in some area
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3 : a man of rank or high position: such as
a : a feudal tenant whose right or title comes directly from the king
b : a British nobleman: such as
(1) : baron sense 2a
(3) : the son of a duke or a marquess or the eldest son of an earl
(4) : a bishop of the Church of England
4 —used as a British title: such as
a —used as part of an official titleLord AdvocateLord Mayor
b —used informally in place of the full title for a marquess, earl, or viscount
c —used for a baron
d —used by courtesy before the name and surname of a younger son of a duke or a marquess
5 : a person chosen to preside over a festival
lord
verblorded; lording; lords
Definition of lord (Entry 2 of 2)
: to act like a lord especially : to put on airs —usually used with it lords it over his friends
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