milord

American

[mi-lawrd] / mɪˈlɔrd /

noun

an English nobleman or gentleman (usually used as a term of address).

milord British

/ mɪˈlɔːd /

noun

(formerly) a continental title used for an English gentleman

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Etymology

Origin of milord

First recorded in 1590–1600; from French, from English phrase my lord

Example Sentences

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See you next year, milord, milady, when we’ll pick apart Season 3 with just as much delight, I hope.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2012

She took part in open-air Shakespeare productions in Regent's Park, rising from walk-ons to lines like "Will you go hunt, milord?"

From Time Magazine Archive

"Please," she said, "I do love you well, milord."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

The captain's face was as green as the sea when he came bowing up to Theon and asked, "May we make for port now, milord?"

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

"Does the castle look as you remember it, milord?" the captain's daughter asked as she pressed herself against his arm.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

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