A British or Irish nobleman next in rank above a viscount and below a marquess; equivalent to a European count. A female using the style is termed a countess.
Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Tanaecia. Other butterflies in this genus are called counts and viscounts.
One possessing similar mastery over others; (historical) any feudal superior generally; any nobleman or aristocrat; any chief, prince, or sovereign ruler; in Scotland, a male member of the lowest rank of nobility (the equivalent rank in England is baron)
A peer of the realm, particularly a temporal one
One possessing similar mastery in figurative senses (esp. as lord of ~)
A magnate of a trade or profession.
The heavenly body considered to possess a dominant influence over an event, time, etc.
A feudal tenant holding his manor directly of the king
Domineer or act like a lord.
To invest with the dignity, power, and privileges of a lord; to grant the title of lord.