lord (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /lɔːrd/
Definition
A male ruler or sovereign; a person who has dominion or authority over others; a master or ruler.
Examples
The feudal lord granted land to his loyal vassals.
He was known as the lord of the manor, respected by all who lived there.
The story is about a brave knight who serves his noble lord.
How to Use lord
- lord over (prepositional phrase)
- To have control or authority over someone or something. — "He was accused of trying to lord it over his colleagues."
- lord and master (idiom)
- Someone who has complete control over another person or situation. — "She felt her boss treated her like a lord and master."
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