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A lord; a man of high rank or office; a gentleman. Frequently as a respectful form of address. Also in my lording. Obsolete (archaic in later use).
A person ranking with the son or grandson of a thane.
A lord, a noble; spec. a young, minor, or inferior lord. Also (esp. in earlier use) as a form of address. Cf. lording, n.1 1, 2.
A contemptuous term for a lord; a minor or inferior lord; (also) a young lord.
A young lord; a minor lord.