laird
/'leəd/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A landowner, especially in Scotland: A "laird" is a person who owns a large area of land, particularly in Scotland. The term historically denotes a member of the landed gentry, often the owner of a country estate.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The old laird owned most of the land in the glen.
- As the new laird, he was responsible for the upkeep of the estate and the welfare of the tenants.
Advanced Usage
- "Laird of [Place Name]": A traditional title used to denote ownership or lordship over a specific area.
- He was known as the Laird of Glenfinnan.
- Used to convey a sense of traditional, hereditary ownership and local authority, often in a historical or literary context.
Variants and Related Words
- Lairdship (n): The position, estate, or authority of a laird.
- He inherited the lairdship along with the family home.
Synonyms
- Landowner: A person who owns land.
- Squire: A country landowner, especially the chief landowner in an area.
- Lord: A person having power or authority over others, often a hereditary title; in a Scottish context, can be similar to laird but typically of higher rank.
Related Phrases
- Laird and lady: Refers to the laird and his wife, akin to "lord and lady."
- The laird and lady hosted the village festival at the manor.