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Pronunciation

Proper noun

Singular Lord

Plural Lords

Lord (plural Lords)

  1. (used absolutely in monotheism: the Lord) God
  2. (Christianity) (especially in Our Lord) Jesus Christ
  3. A British aristocratic title used as a form of address for a marquess, earl or viscount; the usual style for a baron; a courtesy title for a younger son of a duke or marquess
  4. The rendering of comparable (especially feudal) aristocratic ranks elsewhere (e.g. marquis, count)
  5. A title for certain high officials and dignitaries such as Lord Mayor; a title for a British Anglican (arch)bishop whose see entitled to a seat in the House of Lords
  6. the plural (the) Lords denotes the House of Lords
  7. Elected president of a festival

Derived terms

God, Christ

British titles

Related terms

Quotations

aristocratic title

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