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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The upper chamber of the British Parliament was composed of noblemen who inherited their seats for most of its history.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
12 Mar. 2026 -
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
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The gentleman turned out to be a base commander of C-32, so Goins invited him up to share his story.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Families frolicking in this Holidome surely had no idea about the mission of these nine tall gentlemen who trouped in and out.—
Bill Hancock,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Milord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milord. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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