laird
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9.9
- noun
- /lɛrd/
- UK
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terrateniente
- Gideon knew his laird well and had already guessed what his answer was going to be.
- a Scottish laird
Examples
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The laird of the estate decided to renovate the old mansion to attract more visitors.
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As the laird, he took great pride in managing his land and ensuring its prosperity.
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The young laird was recently married here in an impressive society event.
Academic text (1993) -
The laird said we're to take no chances, didn't he?
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One by one, the men from the nearby crofts appeared to conduct their annual business with the laird's representative.
Fiction book (1991) -
The fate of the entire MacPherson clan rested in the hands of Laird Ramsey Sinclair.
Fiction book (1999) -
The local farmers relied on the laird for support, knowing he owned most of the surrounding land.
Synonyms
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2.5
A person who has land, often a large area in the countryside
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8.3
A man who owns land in the country and is important in the village
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4.1
A person who owns property like a farm or house
How Wealthy
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word laird is the Scottish form of lord, a title that originally came from a word meaning 'bread-keeper', the person in charge of the household. So, laird came to mean the head of an estate or 'landowner' in Scotland.