lording

Meanings

• verb (past tense and past participle: lorded, lorded)

  Having or exercising power, authority, or influence over others.

  - "The wealthy businessman lorded it over his employees."
  - "The king lords it over his subjects."

• noun

  Being the owner or ruler of a manor, castle, or large estate.

  - "The lord of the manor welcomed his guests."
  - "The lords of the land owned vast tracts of land."

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Synonyms

elevate , ennoble , invest

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lording
boring , mooring , storing , warning

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Variants

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lording , lordings , lord , lorded , lords

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Etymology

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Old English hlāford 'lord'; related to hlāf 'loaf' + weard 'guardian'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'lord' is also used in the title of the British House of Lords.

2. In the Bible, God is referred to as 'Lord' numerous times.

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Related Concepts

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1. Feudalism: A social system based on land tenure where lords held power over their vassals or tenants.

2. Patron: A person who financially supports and protects an artist or other creative person.

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Culture

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In literature, 'lording' has been used to describe the behavior of those in power, often with a negative connotation. In art, images of lords and their estates have been popular themes in European painting.

How to Memorize "lording"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a wealthy person sitting on a throne, surrounded by servants and bowing subjects.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'master' or 'ruler' as synonyms for 'lord'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic: 'Lords Own Ridiculous Dinners' to help remember the definition of 'lord'.

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