noun

lord

lord, master, nobleman, God

The lord of the castle was a kind man.

The lord of the castle was a kind man.

He is a member of the House of Lords.

He is a member of the House of Lords.

Christians pray to the Lord.

Christians pray to the Lord.

lord of ((sth.)) The lord of the castle was a kind man.

Synonyms: master, ruler, noble, peer

From Old English 'hlāford' (bread-keeper), from 'hlāf' (bread, loaf) + 'weard' (ward, keeper).

Think of the phrase 'to lord over' someone, meaning to dominate them. Also, remember the capitalized 'Lord' for God in religious contexts.

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