milord

noun

mi·lord mi-ˈlȯr(d)

: an Englishman of noble or gentle birth

a city that was a favorite stop for English milords on the grand tour

Etymology

French, from English my lord

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of milord was in 1607

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Style

“Milord.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milord. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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