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laird

UK/lɛːd/ US/lɛəɹd/ uncommon

noun

1.

Origin

The noun is borrowed from Scots laird, from northern or Scottish Middle English lard, laverd, a variant of lord. The verb is derived from the noun. Doublet of hlaford and lord.

Phrases

  • bonnet laird
  • tipsy laird

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