lordly

English

/ˈlɔː(ɹ)dli/

adj
Definitions
  • Of or relating to a lord.
  • Having the qualities of a lord; lordlike; noble
  • Appropriate for, or suitable to, a lord; glorious.
  • Proud; haughty; imperious; insolent.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English louerdlich inherited from Old English hlāfordlīċ (noble, heroic, lordly) suffix from English lord inherited from Middle English lordly.

Origin

Middle English

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