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Lord of Misrule
noun
- (in England) a person formerly chosen to direct the Christmas revels and sports.
Lord of Misrule
noun
- (formerly, in England) a person appointed master of revels at a Christmas celebration
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Origin of Lord of Misrule1
First recorded in 1490–1500
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