1. plural of lord; men of noble rank or high social position
2. members of the House of Lords in the British Parliament
Usage: British politics
3. men who have authority or control over others

1. third person singular present of lord; acts in a superior or domineering manner

Examples

• The lords gathered in the castle for the royal ceremony.
• The House of Lords debated the new legislation.
• Medieval lords controlled vast estates and many peasants.
• He lords his wealth over his less fortunate neighbors.
• The feudal lords demanded tribute from their subjects.
• She always lords her superior knowledge over the group.