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mi·lord

 (mĭ-lôrd′)
n.
1. An English nobleman or gentleman.
2. Used as a form of address for such a man.
[French, from English my lord.]
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milord

(mɪˈlɔːd)
n
(formerly) a continental title used for an English gentleman
[C19: via French from English my lord]
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mi•lord

(mɪˈlɔrd)

n.
an English nobleman or gentleman (usu. used as a term of address).
[1590–1600; < French < E phrase my lord]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.milord - a term of address for an English lordmilord - a term of address for an English lord
noble, nobleman, Lord - a titled peer of the realm
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Translations

milord

[mɪˈlɔːd] N → milord m
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milord

n (= person) → Mylord m, → Lord m; (as address) → Mylord m; like some English milord → wie ein englischer Lord
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