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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Noun
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For most of its 700-year history, its membership was composed of noblemen — almost never women — who inherited their seats, alongside a smattering of bishops.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026 -
Her mother was a maid and her father was a nobleman, meaning that Sophie is not only a maid but illegitimate.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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Oh, so much farther, ladies and gentlemen.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Well, you and the 999 other gentlemen who move fast enough to snag one.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Milord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milord. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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