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overlord

over·lord

UK/ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈlɔː(ɹ)d/ US/ˈoʊvɜrˌlɔrd/ uncommon

noun

1.

a person who has general authority over others

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Origin

From Middle English oferrlaferrd, orlard, our-lord, ouyr-lord, equivalent to over- + lord.

Phrases

  • benevolent overlord

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