lord

/lɔːd/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

The master of the servants of a household; (historical) the master of a feudal manor

2

The male head of a household, a father or husband.

3

The owner of a house, piece of land, or other possession

4

One possessing similar mastery over others; (historical) any feudal superior generally; any nobleman or aristocrat; any chief, prince, or sovereign ruler; in Scotland, a male member of the lowest rank of nobility (the equivalent rank in England is baron)

5

A feudal tenant holding his manor directly of the king

6

A peer of the realm, particularly a temporal one

7

A baron or lesser nobleman, as opposed to greater ones

8

One possessing similar mastery in figurative senses (esp. as lord of ~)

9

A magnate of a trade or profession.

10

The heavenly body considered to possess a dominant influence over an event, time, etc.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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