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    Lord (en. Lord)

    /lɔːrd/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A man holding a title of nobility, often with political powers.
    The lord of the region was invited to the ceremony.
    Le lord de la région a été invité à la cérémonie.
    A feudal lord.
    The peasants served the lord of the estate.
    Les paysans servaient le lord du domaine.
    A person owning land.
    The lord inherited a large castle.
    Le lord a hérité d'un grand château.

    Etymology

    Of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old Norse 'lǫgðr', meaning 'protector'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lord knows
    Lord knows.
    lord knows
    my lord
    My lord.
    my lord
    lord of the manor
    Lord of the manor.
    lord of the manor

    Related Words

    noble
    Person from a higher class or nobility.
    noble
    lord
    Title of respect given to a noble.
    seigneur
    baron
    A noble of lower rank.
    baron

    Slang Meanings

    Great chief or man of power.
    This guy is a real lord in the neighborhood.
    Ce gars est un vrai lord dans le quartier.
    Very rich or influential person.
    He acts like a lord with all his wealth.
    Il agit comme un lord avec toute sa richesse.