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my Lord

my Lord noun: used in direct address to peers of the realm, usually now excluding dukes and the Lords Spiritual. Also the alternative form of oh my Lord.

Noun

my Lord (plural my Lords)

  1. (UK) Used in direct address to peers of the realm, usually now excluding dukes and the Lords Spiritual.
  2. (UK) Used in direct address to bishops, particularly Anglican ones.
  3. (UK) Used in direct address to the Lord Mayors of certain important cities, including London and Canterbury.
  4. (India, UK) Used in direct address to certain judges, particularly High Court Judges and above.

Also used as

my Lord is also the alternative form of oh my Lord.

Antonyms of my Lord

Forms of my Lord

pluralmy Lords

Words formed from my Lord

Questions about my Lord

What does my Lord mean?
My Lord means used in direct address to peers of the realm, usually now excluding dukes and the Lords Spiritual.
What part of speech is my Lord?
My Lord is a noun.
What is the plural of my Lord?
The plural of my Lord is my Lords.

Words near my Lord in the dictionary

  1. my land
  2. my lands
  3. my learned friend
  4. my learned friends
  5. My Little Pony
  6. my Lord
  7. my Lord Bishop
  8. my Lord Bishops
  9. my Lord Duke
  10. my Lord Dukes
  11. my Lords

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