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    Lords (en. Lords)

    /lɔrd/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Title of nobility at the head of an estate.
    Medieval lords played an important role in society.
    Les seigneurs médiévaux jouaient un rôle important dans la société.
    People who exercise power or authority over others.
    The lords of the council decided on new legislation.
    Les lords du conseil ont décidé d'une nouvelle législation.
    Member of the House of Lords in the United Kingdom.
    A lord spoke during the session.
    Un lord a pris la parole lors de la séance.

    Etymology

    From Old English 'hlāford' meaning 'master or lord'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Lords and Ladies
    Term used to designate the nobility as a whole.
    Lords and Ladies
    Lords of the realm
    Lords who rule over a kingdom.
    Lords of the realm

    Related Words

    lord
    A noble who owns land.
    seigneur
    baron
    A noble of lower rank than an earl.
    baron
    duke
    A high-ranking noble.
    duc

    Slang Meanings

    A lord in a humorous or casual context.
    Look at that guy, he really thinks he’s a lord.
    Regarde ce type, il se prend vraiment pour un lord.
    Can refer to someone who behaves arrogantly.
    He must really feel like a lord with that attitude.
    Il doit vraiment se sentir comme un lord avec cette attitude.