lordling
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of lordling
Middle English word dating back to 1225–75; see origin at lord, -ling 1
Example Sentences
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There aren’t the really tough quests with the really dark choices like Castle Redcliffe’s possessed lordling.
From Forbes • Nov. 23, 2014
In an earlier day. the post might have gone to some eligible lordling, but Britain's social-minded King wanted to reward merit rather than mere birth, and Townsend's name was sent him.
From Time Magazine Archive
While Franklin, by his precept, urged him to become a craftsman, he obliged him, by his glory, to act the lordling.
From Time Magazine Archive
With wedding bells still ringing in the public's ears, every youthful Guards officer, every handsome lordling with whom Margaret danced twice, was touted as a possible husband for the young princess.
From Time Magazine Archive
Down below, the lordling called out suddenly, "Who goes there?"
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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