English Explanatory Dictionary

my Lord

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Used in direct address to peers of the realm, usually now excluding dukes and the Lords Spiritual.
  2. Used in direct address to bishops, particularly Anglican ones.
  3. Used in direct address to the Lord Mayors of certain important cities, including London and Canterbury.
  4. Used in direct address to certain judges, particularly High Court Judges and above.
intj
  1. Alternative form of oh my Lord.

Word forms

my Lord my Lords

Antonyms

my Lady milady m'lady

Derived words

m'lord m'lud milord my Lord Duke my Lord Marquis my Lord Bishop my Lord of
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