lord
Translation
lord, master, nobleman, God
Examples
The lord of the manor was a kind man.
The lord of the manor was a kind man.
He is a Lord in the British Parliament.
He is a Lord in the British Parliament.
Many people pray to the Lord.
Many people pray to the Lord.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) lord a nobleman or ruler The lord lived in a large castle.
((the)) Lord God or Jesus Christ They prayed to the Lord for guidance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: master, ruler, noble, peer
Etymology
From Old English 'hlāford', meaning 'bread-keeper' (hlāf 'bread' + weard 'keeper').
Memory Tips
Think of a 'lord' as the one who provides the 'loaf' of bread for his people.