Middle English word louerdlich comes from Old English hlāford, Old English -līc, Old English hlaford (Lord, master of servants. Male head of a household.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| hlāford | Old English (ang) | |
| -līc | Old English (ang) | |
| hlaford | Old English (ang) | Lord, master of servants. Male head of a household. |
| hlāfordlīċ | Old English (ang) | |
| hlafordlic | Old English (ang) | Lordly, noble, heroic. |
| lordeliche | Middle English (enm) |