English word lord comes from Middle English lord, Middle English lorde
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| lord | Middle English (enm) | |
| lorde | Middle English (enm) | |
| lord | English (en) | (intransitive, and, transitive) Domineer or act like a lord.. (transitive) To invest with the dignity, power, and privileges of a lord; to grant the title of lord. (British, Australian, via Cockney rhyming slang, obsolete) Sixpence.. (British, slang, obsolete) A hunchback.. (archaic) The male head of a household, a father or husband.. (archaic) The owner of a house, piece of land, or other [...] |