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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She is famous for singing ballads - including La Vie en Rose, Milord and La Foule.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2024

Milord then returned to help dig out the bodies of Ylet’s father, cousin and brother-in-law.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2021

“I don’t expect any help, we’re on our own,” said Michel Milord, a 66-year-old farmer in Toirac, who lost his wife and his house in the earthquake.

From New York Times • Aug. 18, 2021

“People there are on their own,” Milord said.

From Washington Post • Aug. 15, 2021

"Milord," a plaintive voice called down from the forecastle of the merchanter.

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

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