lordish

adj

lordish

adj

US /ˈlɔɹ.dɪʃ/

Etymology From lord + -ish.

1

Resembling or characteristic of a lord.

  • Mr. Schultz didn't want to be lordish about it, he showed great tact that way.2010, E.L. Doctorow, Billy Bathgate: A Novel - Page 131:
  • “If you don't recognize the worth in this jewel, then you're nothing but ignorant street scum and there's nothing lordish about you.”2012, Melina Marchetta, Froi of the Exiles: The Lumatere Chronicles - Page 286:
Derived terms
lordishly, lordishness

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