laird
IPA: ɫˈɛrd
noun
- (historical) A feudal lord in Scottish contexts.
- (chiefly Scotland) An aristocrat, particularly in Scottish contexts and in reference to the chiefs of the Scottish clans.
- (chiefly Scotland) A landowner, particularly in Scottish contexts.
- A surname.
verb
- (transitive, Scotland) Chiefly as laird it over: to behave like a laird, particularly to act haughtily or to domineer; to lord (it over).
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