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overlords

overlords is the plural of overlord.

Meaning of overlord

Noun

overlord (plural overlords)

  1. A ruler of other rulers.
    • The various tribal chieftains met each spring to elect an overlord that would lead them in time of war.
  2. (historical) A feudal lord directly owed rent or personal service by a tenant of subinfeudated land, a tenant's liege lord.
    • The tenant owed a variety of obligations to his overlord—usually including military service or serjeanty—but these were gradually converted into monetary rents.
  3. (typically derogatory) Anyone with overarching power or authority in a given domain.
    • The crusty old professor was overlord of the history department, and few dared to cross his will.

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Phrases with overlords

Questions about overlords

What is overlords the plural of?
Overlords is the plural of overlord.

Words near overlords in the dictionary

  1. overloquacity
  2. overlord
  3. overlorded
  4. overlording
  5. overlordliness
  6. overlords
  7. overlordship
  8. overlordships
  9. overloud
  10. overloudly
  11. overloudness

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