"Lord" associated language

                                          George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron, 1788-1824

Lord: 

1. a hereditary peer of the rank of marquess,earl, or viscount, such as a baron, the son of a duke or a marquess or the eldest son of an earl, a peer a nobleman, a member of British nobility : used informally in place of the full title of a marquess, earl or viscount, used for a baron

2. one having power and authority over others

3. a ruler by hereditary right or preeminence to whom service and obedience are due

4. an owner of land or other real property 5. (obsolete) the male head of a household 

6. a husband 

7.  one that has achieved mastery or that exercises leadership or great power in some area 

8. a drug lord 

9. (capitalized, in the Christian Religion): God or Jesus 

10. a man of rank or high position , such as a feudal tenant whose right or title comes directly fro the king

11. a bishop of the Church of England

12. used as a British Title, as part of an official title: Lord Advocate, Lord Mayor

13. used by courtesy before the name and surname of a younger son of a duke or a marquess

14. a person chosen to preside over a festival

the word is also an intransitive verb meaning , Lorded, Lording:to act like a lord; to act in a proud or bossy way towards others; especially to put on airs, usually with "it", e.g He lords it over his friends.

Origin and Etymology 

Middle English Loverd, Lord, from Old English hlaford, from hlaf loaf + weard = keeper (loaf, ward). Old English speakers seem to have thought of the most important male in the house as the "keeper of the bread".

Lord Idioms and Phrases

1. In the Year of our Lord: (formal), used before a year to say that it is after the birth of Jesus Christ, e.g. The couple married on this day in the year of our lord 1954.

2. Lord'd Day: Sunday. 

3.the Lords: (British), the part of the British Parliament whose members are not elected by voters, e.g the government had the support of the Lords.

4. After the Lord Mayor's Show: an anticlimactic or disappointing end following an otherwise exciting, impressive, or entertaining display. It is used as a distinct phrase, separate from the grammar and syntax of the sentence, and taken from the full proverbial phrase "After the Lord Mayor's Show comes the dust-cart", referring to the street cleaners who follow the annual procession of the Lord Mayor of London to clean up the pageant horses' dung. Primarily heard in the UK. E.g. We were expecting a great match after our brilliant win last week, but our team played so poorly that it was a bit of an after the Lord's Mayor Show.

5. The (Good) Lord Willing and the Creek don't Rise: (rural), If all goes as it should, if everything goes well. E.g. Do you reckon we'll have enough from this harvest to make ends meet? -The Good Lord Willing and the Creek don't Rise. 

6. Lord of the Flies: Beelzebub (who, depending on the usage can be either Satan or a less-specific demon). Beelzebub's Hebrew name literally means "Lord of the Flies". E.g You can't tempt me , Lord of the Flies!

7. Lord's Supper:1. another term for the Last Supper, the last meal that Jesus shared with his disciples before his Crucification, which Christians believe instituted the Sacrament of Eucharist. 2. The Sacrament of Eucharist E.g We celebrate the Lord's Last Supper on Holy Thursday. Now that you've made your First Holy Communion, you can receive the Lord's Supper during Mass. 

8.Praise the Lord, and Pass the Ammunition: Keep going, despite trouble or stress. The phrase is widely believed to have been said by a navy chaplain during the attack on Pearl Harbour; it later became the title of a popular patriotic song. E.g. Until help comes, there's nothing we can do but Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition. 

9. The Lord Helps those who help themselves: You should not solely rely on prayer to attain the things that you want; hard work and effort will be rewarded. E.g You can't just sit around, waiting for the phone to ring, you have to keep auditioning. The Lord Helps those who help Themselves. 

10. The Lord Works in Mysterious Ways : A phrase said when things have not happened as one had hoped or expected; it implies that everything happens for a reason, as by Divine Providence. E.g I know you were really excited about that job, but maybe it's for the best you didn't get it- the Lord works in mysterious ways, after all.

11. (As) Drunk as a Lord: very intoxicated, very drunk. E.g. Do you remember last night? You were as drunk as a Lord!

12. Everybody loves a Lord: ( Proverb): People are attracted to the wealthy and powerful. E.g Although the prince was vulgar and unpleasant, he always received plenty of invitations to social gatherings; Everybody loves a Lord.

13. Lord it over someone: (Figurative): to dominate somebody; to direct and control somebody, to behave as if you are better than somebody else. E.g. Mr Smith seems to lord it over his wife. The boss lords it over everyone in the office.

14. Lord knows I've tried: (Figurative): I certainly have tried very hard.

15.Lord Love a Duck!:(Figurative): My goodness! (An exclamation of surprise). E.g Lord loves a Duck! How that rain is coming down!

16. (The) Lord Only Knows: no one but God knows. E.g How Mary can stay so cheerful through her illness, Lord only knows.

17. Your Lord and Master: (humorous): somebody who you must obey because they have power over you. E.g I have to go and cook supper for my Lord and Master.

18. Drug Lord: a drug dealer high up in the distribution chain.

19.Lord High Everything Else: Someone who does a multitude of jobs, ko-ko a character in Gilbert and Sullivan's  comic opera, the Mikado, held the position of Lord High Executioner. The only other town official was Pooh-Bah, who went by the Little Lord High Everything Else. According, if you're saddled with many jobs at place of business, with or without accompanying title, you may call yourself or be called "Lord High Everything Else". But no matter what you are called, your boss is still the grand Pooh- Ban.

20. Little Lord Fauntleroy: an effete and spoiled goody-two - shoes young man. The youngster was the title character of the 19th century novel byFrances Hodson Burnett. He lived in New York city with his mother, the daughter of a British lord who had eloped to the states against the wishes of her father, Summoned to England, the lad wins over his grandfather's cold heart through his innate goodness and becomes heir to the title.
Althought he little character was not at all spoiled or sissified, his hairstyle and clothing certainly gave that impression. That's why generations of privileged actual lor supposed effete spoiled brats were taunted by sneers or "Look, Little Lord Fauntleroy".