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/sɛ.ɲœʁ/
Translation
lord, master
Word origin
From Latin seniorem, the accusative of senior ('older, an elder'), the comparative of senex ('old'). It came to mean 'lord' as a title of respect.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- senior (seniorem)
- English cognates
- senior, sire, seignior
Grammar
Examples
, - .
Lord, give me the strength to carry on.
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The lord of the castle lived with his wife and children.
C' , Tolkien.
It is The Lord of the Rings, a novel by Tolkien.
voisines.
The lord of the castle owned all the neighbouring lands.
, - .
Lord, grant us the peace and courage we need.
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