Topic: OFFICIALS
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| Language: | Old English |
| Origin: | hlaford, from hlaf 'bread' + weard 'keeper' |
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lord1 S3 W2
1 [countable] also LordPGO a man who has a rank in the aristocracy, especially in Britain, or his title [↪ lady]: 
Lord Salisbury
Lord Salisbury2 [countable]SH a man in medieval Europe who was very powerful and owned a lot of land : the feudal lords
the feudal lords3 used to address a judge or bishop, and in the past to address a lord
my lord
British English spokenPGO4 someone who must be obeyed because they have power over you - used humorously
