Lordlike

Lordlike
Lordlike Lord"like`, a. [2d lord + like. Cf. {Lordly}.] [1913 Webster] 1. Befitting or like a lord; lordly. [1913 Webster]

2. Haughty; proud; insolent; arrogant. [1913 Webster]


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