US /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)lɔː(ɹ)d/ UK /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)lɔː(ɹ)d/
noun Freq #29204

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    a person who has general authority over others

    In small and partial recognition of that instrumentality, I bestow upon you these symbols, which proclaim you our overlord, the ultimate authority of Osnome.

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Synonyms
1 noun · a person who has general... master
Word family
Derived forms overlordshipsuperoverlord
Related forms overlady

Etymology

From Middle English oferrlaferrd, orlard, our-lord, ouyr-lord, equivalent to over- + lord.

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