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Lord of Misrule

noun

  1. (in England) a person formerly chosen to direct the Christmas revels and sports.

Lord of Misrule

noun

  1. (formerly, in England) a person appointed master of revels at a Christmas celebration
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Lord of Misrule1

First recorded in 1490–1500

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