Milord

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /mɪˈlɔːd/

From French milord, from English my lord.

Full definition of milord

Noun

1. (British, obsolete, jocular) An English nobleman, especially one traveling Europe in grand style; a wealthy British gentleman.
• 1919, Ronald Firbank, Valmouth, Duckworth, 49Not since the year 17--, when milord Castlebrilliant's curricle was whirled to sea with her ladyship within, had there been such vehement weather.

A variant spelling of m'lord, elided from my + lord.

Noun

• 1986, Ben Elton & al., Blackadder II, 3: "Potato (Blackadder)"Aah-ahhh! You have a woman’s hand, milord! I’ll wager these dainty pinkies never weighed anchor in a storm.Well, you’re right there.----