lord

US /lɔːrd/
UK /lɔːrd/
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1.

a master or ruler

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The feudal lord controlled vast lands and many serfs.
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He acted as the lord of the manor.
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masterrulersovereigngovernorchief
2.

(in Christian contexts) God or Jesus Christ

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Praise the Lord!
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The Lord is my shepherd.
3.

a man of noble rank or high office; a peer

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The Lord Mayor attended the charity event.
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He was elevated to the rank of Lord.
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noblemanpeeraristocratbaron
1.

to make someone a lord

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The queen decided to lord him for his exceptional service.
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He was lorded over the newly conquered territory.
1.

used as an exclamation to express surprise, dismay, or annoyance

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Lord, what a mess!
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Lord knows I tried my best.
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goodnessheavensgoshmy word
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good Lorddrunk as a lord