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lordly

Pronunciation: /lɔːdli/

The English word “lordly” has 5 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to a lord.
  2. Having the qualities of a lord; lordlike; noble
  3. Appropriate for, or suitable to, a lord; glorious.
  4. Proud; haughty; imperious; insolent.

adverb

  1. In the manner of a lord. Showing command or nobility.

Etymology

From Middle English lordly, lordlich, from Old English hlāfordlīċ (“lordly; heroic; noble”), equivalent to lord + -ly (forming adjectives).

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