Definition

1. Noun:
   • Lord (in England): A title of nobility, specifically a British peer ranking below a duke and above a baron. It is the title for a man holding the rank of "baron" or "viscount."
   • A nobleman: More generally, a man of high rank in the aristocracy.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Huân tước Wellington là một nhà lãnh đạo quân sự nổi tiếng. (Lord Wellington was a famous military leader.)
  • Tòa lâu đài đó thuộc về một vị huân tước. (That castle belongs to a lord.)

Advanced Usage

• The title "huân tước" is a direct translation for the British title "Lord," often used in historical or formal contexts when referring to the British peerage. It is not typically used for gods or feudal lords in a general sense, which would be "chúa" or "lãnh chúa."

Variants and Related Words

• Nam tước (n): Baron. A rank of nobility below a viscount.
  • Ông ấy được phong làm nam tước. (He was made a baron.)
• Tử tước (n): Viscount. A rank of nobility below an earl/count and above a baron.
  • Tử tước là một tước hiệu quý tộc. (Viscount is a noble title.)

Synonyms

• Lord: A British nobleman.
• Peer: A member of the nobility.

Related Idioms

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