laird
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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Broader terms
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