Laird

Pronunciation: /lɛrd/

Definitions of laird

noun A Scottish landowner, especially one who is a member of the landed gentry

Example Sentences

A1 The laird of the castle lived in a grand estate.

A2 The laird was known for his generosity towards the villagers.

B1 The laird inherited the title from his father and now manages the family's lands.

B2 The laird's responsibilities include overseeing the agricultural production on the estate.

C1 The laird's manor house is a magnificent example of Georgian architecture.

C2 The laird's influence extends beyond his own estate to the surrounding region.

Examples of laird in a Sentence

formal The laird of the estate was known for his generosity towards the tenants.

informal The laird threw a grand party at his castle last night.

slang The laird is living the high life in his fancy mansion.

figurative She was the laird of the office, always in control and respected by her colleagues.

Grammatical Forms of laird

• past tense: lairded
• plural: lairds
• comparative: more laird
• superlative: most laird
• present tense: lairds
• future tense: will laird
• perfect tense: have lairded
• continuous tense: is lairding
• singular: laird
• positive degree: laird
• infinitive: to laird
• gerund: lairding
• participle: lairded

Origin and Evolution of laird

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Story behind the word: The word 'laird' originated from the Scottish Gaelic word 'làthair', which means 'place'. It was used to refer to a landowner or landlord in Scotland.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'laird' evolved to specifically denote a Scottish landowner of a certain social standing, often associated with a large estate or manor. It is still used today to refer to a Scottish landowner or a title of respect for a man of authority in rural areas.