Proper noun

1. (used absolutely in monotheism: the Lord) God
2. (especially in Our Lord) Jesus Christ
3. A British aristocratic title used as a form of address for a marquess, earl or viscount; the usual style for a baron; a courtesy title for a younger son of a duke or marquess
4. The rendering of comparable (especially feudal) aristocratic ranks elsewhere (e.g. marquis, count)
5. A title for certain high officials and dignitaries such as Lord Mayor; a title for a British Anglican (arch)bishop whose see entitled to a seat in the House of Lords
6. the plural (the) Lords denotes the House of Lords
7. Elected president of a festival

Quotations

• 1893 — Oscar Wilde, Lady Windermere's Fan i 1

  How do you do, Lord Darlington?