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milord

[ mi-lawrd ]

noun

  1. an English nobleman or gentleman (usually used as a term of address).


milord

/ mɪˈlɔːd /

noun

  1. (formerly) a continental title used for an English gentleman
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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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."

Alas, milord will have to demand a higher tithe from the serfs this year.

“I was only napping, milord,” she said, sitting down.

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?"

"She looks so like him, does she not, milord? She has his nose, and his hair . . ." "She does."

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