Lord
noun
A male ruler in the past, usually owning a large amount of land.
The castle was built by the local lord in the 14th century.
Often appears as...
- lord of the manor
- feudal lord
noun
A very important person or boss.
He acts like he's the lord of the office.
Often appears as...
- lord and master
- lord it over
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Disapproving
noun
A name for God or Christ in the Christian religion.
They prayed for help to the Lord.
Often appears as...
- lord almighty
- the lord jesus christ
noun
A title used before the family name or full name of a man with a high social rank in the UK.
Lord Byron is a famous poet.
Often appears as...
- lord chief justice
- lord mayor
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Formal
noun
A male ruler in the past, usually owning a large amount of land.
The castle was built by the local lord in the 14th century.
Often appears as...
- lord of the manor
- feudal lord
noun
A very important person or boss.
He acts like he's the lord of the office.
Often appears as...
- lord and master
- lord it over
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A name for God or Christ in the Christian religion.
They prayed for help to the Lord.
Often appears as...
- lord almighty
- the lord jesus christ
noun
A title used before the family name or full name of a man with a high social rank in the UK.
Lord Byron is a famous poet.
Often appears as...
- lord chief justice
- lord mayor
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Historical Usage
Used in historical contexts relating to the medieval and earlier periods.
The lord of the manor levied taxes on his subjects.
Pro Tip 2/2Land Ownership
Indicates owning large areas of land traditionally inherited or granted.
The serfs worked the fields for the lord.
Pro Tip 1/2Historical Usage
Used in historical contexts relating to the medieval and earlier periods.
The lord of the manor levied taxes on his subjects.
Pro Tip 2/2Land Ownership
Indicates owning large areas of land traditionally inherited or granted.
The serfs worked the fields for the lord.
Pro Tip 1/2Historical Usage
Used in historical contexts relating to the medieval and earlier periods.
The lord of the manor levied taxes on his subjects.
Pro Tip 2/2Land Ownership
Indicates owning large areas of land traditionally inherited or granted.
The serfs worked the fields for the lord.
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Can you solve the three...
will yield 'ozo' if the hypothetical question is true and 'ulu' if it's false regardless of what each word actually means. Unfortunately, this doesn't help us with Arr. But don't worry, we can use our first question to identify one alien lord
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Amanda Gorman: Using...
wheatley lucille clifton gwendolyn brooks joan wicks audrey lord and so many more it might feel like every story has been told before but the truth is no one's ever told my story in the way i would tell it as the daughter of black writers who
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Economics of climate...
twenty three billion dollars per year in subsidies to green energy but there is a smarter way and that's what I'm here to talk about I work with 27 of the world's top climate economists and three Nobel Lords they say the solution is about
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How the Monkey King...
From here, the kingdom of death was laid out before him. He could see the Death Lord’s palaces, and the fabled bridge across the river Nai He. Manning the bridge was an old woman who offered worthy souls a bowl of soup.
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Barat Ali Batoor: My...
One of the most important stories that I did was the dancing boys of Afghanistan. It is a tragic story about an appalling tradition. It involves young kids dancing for warlords and powerful men in the society.
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The twins who tricked...
ran back and forth playing ball. One day, their vigorous game disturbed the lords of the underworld, who challenged the twins to a match. But when the brothers arrived, the lords trapped and killed them,
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Gordon Tries Fermented...
That's the right texture. Can you cut that, please? Is this a joke? Oh my lord. Oh my god. It's like putty. Why is this so-- a special rare delicacy when it stinks? You should not think about the smell.
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The Maya myth of the...
one of the hero twins known to all for having vanquished the lords of the underworld. A new race of humans was created, made from maize. This state of balance was not to last, however.
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Eduardo Sáenz de...
What is the best shape to use? Lord Kelvin, of the famous Kelvin degrees and all, said that the best was to use a truncated octahedron which, as you all know --
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Unbelievable Bird...
the rainforests of eastern australia are the stage for perhaps the sneakiest criminals of the lord this is the satin bower bird a creature
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Can you solve the three...
will yield 'ozo' if the hypothetical question is true and 'ulu' if it's false regardless of what each word actually means. Unfortunately, this doesn't help us with Arr. But don't worry, we can use our first question to identify one alien lord
Video examples
Amanda Gorman: Using...
wheatley lucille clifton gwendolyn brooks joan wicks audrey lord and so many more it might feel like every story has been told before but the truth is no one's ever told my story in the way i would tell it as the daughter of black writers who
Video examples
Economics of climate...
twenty three billion dollars per year in subsidies to green energy but there is a smarter way and that's what I'm here to talk about I work with 27 of the world's top climate economists and three Nobel Lords they say the solution is about
Video examples
How the Monkey King...
From here, the kingdom of death was laid out before him. He could see the Death Lord’s palaces, and the fabled bridge across the river Nai He. Manning the bridge was an old woman who offered worthy souls a bowl of soup.
Video examples
Barat Ali Batoor: My...
One of the most important stories that I did was the dancing boys of Afghanistan. It is a tragic story about an appalling tradition. It involves young kids dancing for warlords and powerful men in the society.
Video examples
The twins who tricked...
ran back and forth playing ball. One day, their vigorous game disturbed the lords of the underworld, who challenged the twins to a match. But when the brothers arrived, the lords trapped and killed them,
Video examples
Gordon Tries Fermented...
That's the right texture. Can you cut that, please? Is this a joke? Oh my lord. Oh my god. It's like putty. Why is this so-- a special rare delicacy when it stinks? You should not think about the smell.
Video examples
The Maya myth of the...
one of the hero twins known to all for having vanquished the lords of the underworld. A new race of humans was created, made from maize. This state of balance was not to last, however.
Video examples
Eduardo Sáenz de...
What is the best shape to use? Lord Kelvin, of the famous Kelvin degrees and all, said that the best was to use a truncated octahedron which, as you all know --
Video examples
Unbelievable Bird...
the rainforests of eastern australia are the stage for perhaps the sneakiest criminals of the lord this is the satin bower bird a creature
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Quote examples
Saint Ignatius
Spanish Saint
I can love a person in this life only insofar as he tries to advance in the praise and service of God our Lord; for the man who loves anything for itself and not for the sake of God, does not love God with his whole heart.
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Al Green
American Musician
If I could live my life all over I'd do everything the same; the film in my camera would remain the same; there's no way lord, to leave this love behind.
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William Eardley IV
American Public Servant
Lord, bless me with the ability to achieve all that I can, and the wisdom to realize it doesn't all have to be by tomorrow!
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Harriet Tubman
American Activist
Lord, I'm going to hold steady on to You and You've got to see me through.
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Francis of Assisi
Italian Saint
Lord, grant that I might not so much seek to be loved as to love.
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Joseph Prince
Clergyman
Only the holy spirit, the spirit of the lord, can transform us.
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King James I
Royalty
I can make a lord, but only God can make a gentleman.
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Claudius
Roman Leader
No one is free who does not lord over himself.
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Peter O'Toole
Irish Actor
I wouldn't mind being a lord.
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Edgar Allan Poe
American Poet
Lord, help my poor soul.
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Saint Ignatius
Spanish Saint
I can love a person in this life only insofar as he tries to advance in the praise and service of God our Lord; for the man who loves anything for itself and not for the sake of God, does not love God with his whole heart.
Quote examples
Al Green
American Musician
If I could live my life all over I'd do everything the same; the film in my camera would remain the same; there's no way lord, to leave this love behind.
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William Eardley IV
American Public Servant
Lord, bless me with the ability to achieve all that I can, and the wisdom to realize it doesn't all have to be by tomorrow!
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Harriet Tubman
American Activist
Lord, I'm going to hold steady on to You and You've got to see me through.
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Francis of Assisi
Italian Saint
Lord, grant that I might not so much seek to be loved as to love.
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Joseph Prince
Clergyman
Only the holy spirit, the spirit of the lord, can transform us.
Quote examples
King James I
Royalty
I can make a lord, but only God can make a gentleman.
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Claudius
Roman Leader
No one is free who does not lord over himself.
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Peter O'Toole
Irish Actor
I wouldn't mind being a lord.
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Edgar Allan Poe
American Poet
Lord, help my poor soul.
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