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Word: Lord
Speech Type: Noun
Old English hlāford, from hlāfweard ‘bread-keeper’, from a Germanic base (see loaf, ward). Compare with lady
lɔːd
a man of noble rank or high office; a nobleman
Short Definition:nobleman
Examples:- lords and ladies were entertained here
Word: Lord
Speech Type: Interjection
lɔːd
used in exclamations expressing surprise or worry, or for emphasis
Short Definition:used in exclamations
Examples:- Lord, I'm cold!
Word: Lord
Speech Type: Verb
lɔːd
act in a superior and domineering manner towards (someone)
Short Definition:act in superior manner towards
Examples:- when we were at school, you used to lord it over us
confer the title of Lord upon
Short Definition:confer title of Lord upon
Examples:- Sir Cadwallader Pleadwell has been lately lorded
Word: Lord
Speech Type: Other
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