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lord-dom|ˈlɔːddəm|
For forms see lord n.
[OE. hláford-dóm, f. hláford lord n. + -dom.]
†a. The position of being lord, lordship (obs.).
b. nonce-use. The state of things characterized by the existence of lords.
c897K. ælfred Gregory's Past. xvii. 121 Se ðe on lareowes onlicnesse ða ðenenga ðæs ealdordomes ᵹecierð to hlaforddome. c1200Ormin 11851 Te laþe gast Aȝȝ eggeþþ hise þeowess..To ȝeornenn affterr laferrddom. c1230Hali Meid. 11 Is al to muchel lauerddom & meistrie þrinne þis cunde imerred tus. 1824New Monthly Mag. X. 521 There is no country..in which the system of lord-dom and servility is so manifestly supported as in England. |