Meaning of Milord | Babel Free

Definitions

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

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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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