Lord

Pronunciation: /lɔrd/

Definitions of lord

noun God or Jesus Christ, especially when considered as a savior or protector

Example Sentences

A1 The lord of the manor lived in a grand castle.

A2 The lord of the village was known for his generosity.

B1 The lord of the estate was responsible for managing the property.

B2 The lord of the realm held great power and influence.

C1 The lord of the kingdom was revered by his subjects.

C2 The lord of the empire ruled with an iron fist.

Examples of lord in a Sentence

formal The lord of the manor was known for his benevolence towards his tenants.

informal I heard the lord of the manor is throwing a grand party next week.

slang The lord of the manor is one cool dude.

figurative She considered her father to be the lord of their household.

Grammatical Forms of lord

• past tense: lorded
• plural: lords
• comparative: more lordly
• superlative: most lordly
• present tense: lords
• future tense: will lord
• perfect tense: have lorded
• continuous tense: lording
• singular: lord
• positive degree: lord
• infinitive: to lord
• gerund: lording
• participle: lording

Origin and Evolution of lord

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'lord' originated from the Old English word 'hlāford', which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'hlafweard' meaning 'loaf-warden'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lord' evolved from its original meaning of 'loaf-warden' to signify a ruler, nobleman, or someone of high rank and authority.