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milord

noun
/mɪˈlɔːd/UK

Etymology

From French milord, from English my Lord. Compare milady.

  1. derived from my Lord
  2. derived from milord

Definitions

  1. An English nobleman, especially one traveling Europe in grand style

    An English nobleman, especially one traveling Europe in grand style; a wealthy British gentleman.

    • Not since the year 17—, when milord Castlebrilliant's curricle was whirled to sea with her ladyship within, had there been such vehement weather.

  2. Alternative form of m'lord.

    • 1986, Ben Elton & al., Blackadder II, 3: "Potato" Aah-ahhh! You have a woman’s hand, milord! I’ll wager these dainty pinkies never weighed anchor in a storm.

  3. To address as “milord”.

  4. ›+ 1 more definition

    1. A surname.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA