lord
lord Lexical Profile
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• noun
A person who has authority, control, or power over others; a master, ruler, or feudal superior.
"The medieval peasants paid a portion of their harvest as rent to the local lord of the manor."
A title of reverence or appellation for God, Jesus Christ, or a supreme deity in various religious traditions (usually capitalized).
"The congregation gathered in the chapel to sing hymns of praise to the Lord."
British A nobleman or peer of the realm in the United Kingdom, or a courtesy title used for marquesses, earls, viscounts, barons, and certain high officials or bishops.
"The bill was debated at length in the House of Commons before being sent to the noble lords for review."
• interjection
Used to express surprise, dismay, relief, or exasperation.
"Lord, I completely forgot that the report was due this morning!"
• verb
To act in an arrogant, domineering, or superior manner toward others (usually followed by 'it over').
"After winning the championship, he was careful not to lord his victory over his younger teammates."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English hlāford, a contraction of earlier hlāfweard, literally meaning 'bread-ward' or 'loaf-keeper' (from hlāf 'bread, loaf' + weard 'ward, guardian'), reflecting the Germanic tribal custom of a chieftain providing food for his dependents.