milord
[mi-lawrd]
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noun
an English nobleman or gentleman (usually used as a term of address).
Origin of milord
1590–1600; < French < E phrase my lord
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Examples from the Web for milord
Historical Examples of milord
The Milord rushed towards a window, which luckily was closed.
Colonel Bishop is a rich man; and you, milord, are no doubt also rich.
Captain BloodRafael Sabatini
He does not underrate the talents of milord Wellington as a commander.
The SnareRafael Sabatini
A gentleman—a countryman of milord's—has been here these three days awaiting him.
The Tavern KnightRafael Sabatini
He says, Milord will call on you hisself, and so I hold myself—how you say 'bereit?'
Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2)Charles James Lever
milord
noun
Word Origin for milord
C19: via French from English my lord
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