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milord
[ mi-lawrd ]
noun
- an English nobleman or gentleman (usually used as a term of address).
milord
/ mɪˈlɔːd /
noun
- (formerly) a continental title used for an English gentleman
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Word History and Origins
Origin of milord1
First recorded in 1590–1600; from French, from English phrase my lord
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Word History and Origins
Origin of milord1
C19: via French from English my lord
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Example Sentences
"A constant battle, milord. Just how I like it. And I'm looking forward to working with you again."
From Literature
Alas, milord will have to demand a higher tithe from the serfs this year.
From The Guardian
“I was only napping, milord,” she said, sitting down.
From Literature
The captain's face was as green as the sea when he came bowing up to Theon and asked, "May we make for port now, milord?"
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"She looks so like him, does she not, milord? She has his nose, and his hair . . ." "She does."
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