British Peerage

noun a nobleman of the highest hereditary rank; a member of the highest rank of the British peerage

• The duke held a formal reception at his palace for visiting dignitaries.
• I heard the duke is throwing a lavish party next weekend.
• That dude thinks he's the duke of the neighborhood or something.
• She handled the difficult situation with the grace and composure of a true duchess, or should I say duke.

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

• The lord of the manor was known for his benevolence towards his tenants.
• I heard the lord of the manor is throwing a grand party next week.
• The lord of the manor is one cool dude.
• She considered her father to be the lord of their household.

noun a British nobleman ranking above a baron and below an earl

• The viscount attended the royal ball with his family.
• I heard the viscount is throwing a lavish party next weekend.
• That viscount is always dressed to the nines.
• The viscount of literature is often regarded as Shakespeare.