Sekirov Dictionary

overlord

/ˈəʊvə(ɹ)lɔː(ɹ)d/

noun 3
/ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈlɔː(ɹ)d/ verb 1
forms 3
phrases 1

noun3

•
A ruler of other rulers.
- The various tribal chieftains met each spring to elect an overlord that would lead them in time of war.
•
Anyone with overarching power or authority in a given domain.
- The crusty old professor was overlord of the history department, and few dared to cross his will.
•
(historical) A feudal lord directly owed rent or personal service by a tenant of subinfeudated land, a tenant's liege lord.
- The tenant owed a variety of obligations to his overlord—usually including military service or serjeanty—but these were gradually converted into monetary rents.

overlord

/ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈlɔː(ɹ)d/

verb1

•
To rule over; to domineer.
- Poor Johnny one-note sang out with gusto / And just overlorded the place — 1937

forms

overlorded · overlording · overlords

Phrases with overlord

benevolent overlord
A person in a position of power who does not act tyrannically.

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