A feudal superior; the owner of a fee (fee, n.2 1a) or manor (manor, n. 3a). Cf. lord paramount n. at paramount, adj. 1b. Now historical or in lord of…
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| 释义 | society > society and the community > social class > nobility > rank > lord or lady > [noun] > lord > feudal lord (8) lordOE A feudal superior; the owner of a fee (fee, n.2 1a) or manor (manor, n. 3a). Cf. lord paramount n. at paramount, adj. 1b. Now historical or in lord of… liege lord1297 The characteristic epithet of persons in the relation of feudal superior and vassal. Of the superior: Entitled to feudal allegiance and service. Now… seignior1393 In early use, synonymous with lord, n. int.; a person high in rank or authority, a ruler, a feudal superior; the lord of a manor. Now rare, and… liegec1440 The superior to whom one owes feudal allegiance and service; = liege lord at sense A. 1a. seigneur1592 In French History, a feudal lord; a noble taking his designation from the name of his estate. Also transferred in extended use. señor1845 A feudal lord, seigneur (in Spain). flaith1861 The chief of an ancient family or fine. flath1873 A lord (see quots.). |
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