Milord

Definitions

1. A surname.
2. An English nobleman, especially one traveling Europe in grand style; a wealthy British gentleman.
   British, humorous, obsolete

Equivalents

Examples

“Not since the year 17—, when milord Castlebrilliant's curricle was whirled to sea with her ladyship within, had there been such vehement weather.”

“1986, Ben Elton & al., Blackadder II, 3: "Potato" Aah-ahhh! You have⟳ a woman’s hand, milord! I’ll wager these dainty pinkies never weighed anchor in a storm.”

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