milord

Examples

• All

• "It's been confirmed by three separate agencies, milord," his secretary said.

  Fiction book (2000)

• Milord, a message by hand for Mr. Fox.

  Moonfleet (1955)

• "For this, Milord, is his crime..."

  Fiction book (2000)

• - These are the men, milord.

  Scaramouche (1952)

• Milord, if I may speak?

  First Knight (1995)

• Milord, will you sup with me tonight?

  The Blood on Satan's Claw (1971)

• Milord, the royal prince says his gods are all-powerful.

  Captain from Castile (1947)

• "Partnerships aren't made in heaven, Milord; marriages are.

  Fiction book (1993)

• The balancing of scales awaits, Milord; redress for wrong has come.

  Fiction book (2000)

• As the court proceedings began, the judge addressed the audience, saying, "Milord, your testimony is crucial to this case."

Synonyms

S

Sir

vsmilord

• Formal

356 1.4

A respectful title placed before a man's first name when he is a knight or baronet

targets a higher noble rank in historical or literary use

S

sire

vsmilord

• Archaic

105 9.9

A respectful title used when speaking to a king

refers to a lower noble rank used respectfully in historical settings

M

messire

vsmilord

• Archaic

1 9.9

A respectful old title for a man used in stories

is reserved for addressing a specific higher noble rank in historical contexts

Surface Forms

Etymology