Phrase guide

chief lord

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of overlord: the lord of a fee immediately owed personal service or rent by a tenant, a tenant's liege lord.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

Topics: law

Examples

  • Most feudal obligations were owed to the chief lord of the estate, but others were owed only and directly to the king of the realm.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: overlord

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

Synonym of overlord: a lord over other lords, a lord paramount.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: inexact

Examples

  • The chief lord over all other lords was the king.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: overlord

Antonyms: none provided

History

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