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to lord
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make a lord of someone
lord
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used to express surprise, astonishment, or disbelief in reaction to unexpected events
Example
The lord of the manor welcomed guests to his estate for the annual harvest festival.
The lord dubbed his loyal servant Sir Alexander for his unwavering loyalty and service.
The peasants worked the fields on the lord's fief in exchange for protection and a share of the harvest.
Under feudalism, peasants worked the land in exchange for protection from local lords.
The feudal system in medieval Europe consisted of lords granting land to vassals in exchange for military service.