milord
[ mi-lawrd ]
/ mɪˈlɔrd /
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noun
an English nobleman or gentleman (usually used as a term of address).
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Origin of milord
First recorded in 1590–1600; from French, from English phrase my lord
Words nearby milord
Milne-Edwards, Milne method, Milner, milo, milometer, milord, Mílos, Milosevic, Milosevic, Slobodan, Milosz, milpa
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milord
/ (mɪˈlɔːd) /
noun
(formerly) a continental title used for an English gentleman
Word Origin for milord
C19: via French from English my lord
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