lord
//lɔːrd//
Noun
lordsPlural
1
A person who has power, authority, or control over others; a master or ruler
In medieval times, the lord controlled all the land and the people who lived on it.
2
A British nobleman of high rank, especially a peer of the realm
The lord owned vast estates in the countryside.
3
A title used to address or refer to certain high officials, judges, or bishops
The case was heard by Lord Justice Smith.
4
(capitalized) God or Jesus Christ in Christian contexts
They prayed to the Lord for guidance.
5
The owner or proprietor of a manor or estate
The lord of the manor owned all the land in the village.
Verb
1
To act in a superior or domineering manner toward others (usually used with 'over')
He likes to lord it over his younger colleagues.