lord
[ lawrd ]
/ lɔrd /
noun
interjection
(often initial capital letter)
(used in exclamatory phrases to express surprise, elation, etc.): Lord, what a beautiful day!
Idioms for lord
lord it,
to assume airs of importance and authority; behave arrogantly or dictatorially; domineer: to lord it over the menial workers.
Origin of lord
OTHER WORDS FROM lord
lord·like, adjectiveWords nearby lord
British Dictionary definitions for lord (1 of 2)
lord
/ (lɔːd) /
noun
verb
(tr) rare
to make a lord of (a person)
to act in a superior manner towards (esp in the phrase lord it over)
Derived forms of lord
lordless, adjective lordlike, adjectiveWord Origin for lord
Old English
hlāford bread keeper; see
loaf
1,
ward
British Dictionary definitions for lord (2 of 2)
Lord
/ (lɔːd) /
noun
a title given to God or Jesus Christ
British
- a title given to men of high birth, specifically to an earl, marquess, baron, or viscount
- a courtesy title given to the younger sons of a duke or marquess
- the ceremonial title of certain high officials or of a bishop or archbishopLord Mayor; Lord of Appeal; Law Lord; Lord Bishop of Durham
interjection
(sometimes not capital)
an exclamation of dismay, surprise, etc
Good Lord!; Lord only knows!
Idioms and Phrases with lord
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