milord
Americannoun
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an English nobleman or gentleman (usually used as a term of address).
noun
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(formerly) a continental title used for an English gentleman
Etymology
Origin of milord
First recorded in 1590–1600; from French, from English phrase my lord
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See you next year, milord, milady, when we’ll pick apart Season 3 with just as much delight, I hope.
From Slate • Feb. 21, 2012
She took part in open-air Shakespeare productions in Regent's Park, rising from walk-ons to lines like "Will you go hunt, milord?"
From Time Magazine Archive
"She looks so like him, does she not, milord? She has his nose, and his hair . . ." "She does."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
"Please," she said, "I do love you well, milord."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
"Tell him that when you see him, milord, as it ... as it please you. Tell him how beautiful she is."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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