unlordlyadj.

Brit.

/(ˌ)ʌnˈlɔːdli/, U.S.

/ˌənˈlɔrdli/

Forms: see un- prefix¹ and lordly adj. and n.

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: un- prefix¹, lordly adj.

Etymology: < un- prefix¹ + lordly adj. Compare unlordly adv.

1. Of a person: lacking the character, attributes, or appearance of a lord; esp. humble, undistinguished.

ΚΠ

c1440 (?a1400) Morte Arthure l. 1313 (MED) That ilke cursynge that Cayme kaghte for his brothyre, Cleff on þe, cukewalde, with crounne ther thow lengez, For the vnlordlyeste lede that I on lukede euer!

1641 H. Parker True Grounds Eccl. Regiment 33 In Scripture wee finde the Apostles themselves very humble, and unlordly.

1835 Englishman's Polit. Legacy 44 The inauguration of those low unlordly fellows, their uncoxcomical presidents.

1883 Shenango Valley News (Greenville, Pa.) 29 June 1/6 A man dressed in drawers and a shirt,..astride a bicycle, is about as unlordly and ungraceful an object as the eye can well rest upon.

1917 G. Gough Yeoman Adventurer xxiv. 298 Their unlordly lordships went off together.

2005 Times (Nexis) 20 Aug. 24 The extremely likeable and unlordly de Saumarez and his dog Carla gave us a personal walk around the estate.

2. Of an action, personal quality, etc.: not characteristic of or befitting a lord; (frequently) ignoble, dishonourable.

ΘΚΠ

society > society and the community > social class > nobility > rank > lord or lady > [adjective] > unworthy of or unbefitting a lord

unlordly1575

1575 W. Drury in T. Churchyard Chippes f. 40^v The discourage and infamye of this vnlordly enterpryse.

a1632 T. Middleton & J. Webster Any Thing for Quiet Life (1662) v. sig. F4 The Lord Beauforts most un-lordly breach of promise to him.

1641 J. Milton Of Reformation 86 The Pastorlike and Apostolick imitation of meeke and unlordly Discipline.

?1739 G. Burke Detraction Refuted 18 A just Reproach to all Agents that were concern'd for Lords, and have given unlordly Fees.

1788 Catharine II. xlvii. 126 Pope's verses..will furnish you with an exact description of my present sorry and unlordly condition.

1832 L. Hunt Gentle Armour ii. 9 A knight unknown, Who..to mortal fight defies Three lordly knights for most unlordly calumnies.

1894 Outing Mar. 20/1 A handsome young lord on a neighboring estate admires Mrs. Disney, and in an unlordly manner kidnaps her on to his lordship's yacht.

1934 Athens (Ohio) Messenger 21 May 6/5 The gentleman of the lordly mein but unlordly attitude towards class distinctions.

1987 Sydney Morning Herald (Nexis) 28 Mar. (News and Features section) 11 The Americans marvel that he should have such a title all, what with his unlordly Australian accent.

2009 Daily Tel. (Nexis) 28 Jan. (Features section) 18 Let us cut through the nonsense of ‘sanctions’ on unlordly behaviour.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2017; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

† unlordlyadv.

Forms: Middle English vnlordly.

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: un- prefix¹, lordly adv.

Etymology: < un- prefix¹ + lordly adv. Compare unlordly adj.

Obsolete. rare.

In a manner unworthy of a lord.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > attention and judgement > contempt > disrepute > damage to reputation > degrading or debasement > [adverb] > to a lord

unlordlyc1440

c1440 (?a1400) Morte Arthure l. 1267 (MED) Saise to syr Lucius, to vnlordly he wyrkez, Thus letherly agaynes law to lede my pople.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2017; most recently modified version published online December 2020).

单词	unlordly
释义	unlordlyadj. Brit. /(ˌ)ʌnˈlɔːdli/, U.S. /ˌənˈlɔrdli/ Forms: see un- prefix¹ and lordly adj. and n. Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: un- prefix¹, lordly adj. Etymology: < un- prefix¹ + lordly adj. Compare unlordly adv. 1. Of a person: lacking the character, attributes, or appearance of a lord; esp. humble, undistinguished. ΚΠ c1440 (?a1400) Morte Arthure l. 1313 (MED) That ilke cursynge that Cayme kaghte for his brothyre, Cleff on þe, cukewalde, with crounne ther thow lengez, For the vnlordlyeste lede that I on lukede euer! 1641 H. Parker True Grounds Eccl. Regiment 33 In Scripture wee finde the Apostles themselves very humble, and unlordly. 1835 Englishman's Polit. Legacy 44 The inauguration of those low unlordly fellows, their uncoxcomical presidents. 1883 Shenango Valley News (Greenville, Pa.) 29 June 1/6 A man dressed in drawers and a shirt,..astride a bicycle, is about as unlordly and ungraceful an object as the eye can well rest upon. 1917 G. Gough Yeoman Adventurer xxiv. 298 Their unlordly lordships went off together. 2005 Times (Nexis) 20 Aug. 24 The extremely likeable and unlordly de Saumarez and his dog Carla gave us a personal walk around the estate. 2. Of an action, personal quality, etc.: not characteristic of or befitting a lord; (frequently) ignoble, dishonourable. ΘΚΠ society > society and the community > social class > nobility > rank > lord or lady > [adjective] > unworthy of or unbefitting a lord unlordly1575 1575 W. Drury in T. Churchyard Chippes f. 40^v The discourage and infamye of this vnlordly enterpryse. a1632 T. Middleton & J. Webster Any Thing for Quiet Life (1662) v. sig. F4 The Lord Beauforts most un-lordly breach of promise to him. 1641 J. Milton Of Reformation 86 The Pastorlike and Apostolick imitation of meeke and unlordly Discipline. ?1739 G. Burke Detraction Refuted 18 A just Reproach to all Agents that were concern'd for Lords, and have given unlordly Fees. 1788 Catharine II. xlvii. 126 Pope's verses..will furnish you with an exact description of my present sorry and unlordly condition. 1832 L. Hunt Gentle Armour ii. 9 A knight unknown, Who..to mortal fight defies Three lordly knights for most unlordly calumnies. 1894 Outing Mar. 20/1 A handsome young lord on a neighboring estate admires Mrs. Disney, and in an unlordly manner kidnaps her on to his lordship's yacht. 1934 Athens (Ohio) Messenger 21 May 6/5 The gentleman of the lordly mein but unlordly attitude towards class distinctions. 1987 Sydney Morning Herald (Nexis) 28 Mar. (News and Features section) 11 The Americans marvel that he should have such a title all, what with his unlordly Australian accent. 2009 Daily Tel. (Nexis) 28 Jan. (Features section) 18 Let us cut through the nonsense of ‘sanctions’ on unlordly behaviour. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2017; most recently modified version published online March 2022). † unlordlyadv. Forms: Middle English vnlordly. Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: un- prefix¹, lordly adv. Etymology: < un- prefix¹ + lordly adv. Compare unlordly adj. Obsolete. rare. In a manner unworthy of a lord. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > contempt > disrepute > damage to reputation > degrading or debasement > [adverb] > to a lord unlordlyc1440 c1440 (?a1400) Morte Arthure l. 1267 (MED) Saise to syr Lucius, to vnlordly he wyrkez, Thus letherly agaynes law to lede my pople. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2017; most recently modified version published online December 2020). < adj.c1440adv.c1440
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