Lord (lôrd), n. [Cf. Gr. &unr_; bent so as to be convex in front.] A hump-backed person; -- so called sportively. [Eng.] Richardson (Dict.).
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Lord, v. t. 1. To invest with the dignity, power, and privileges of a lord. [R.] Shak.
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2. To rule or preside over as a lord. [R.]
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