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  • 51Lord — n., int., & v. n. 1 a master or ruler. 2 hist. a feudal superior, esp. of a manor. 3 a peer of the realm or a person entitled to the title Lord, esp. a marquess, earl, viscount, or baron. 4 (Lord) (often prec. by the) a name for God or Christ. 5… …

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  • 52lord — n., int., & v. n. 1 a master or ruler. 2 hist. a feudal superior, esp. of a manor. 3 a peer of the realm or a person entitled to the title Lord, esp. a marquess, earl, viscount, or baron. 4 (Lord) (often prec. by the) a name for God or Christ. 5… …

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  • 53chamberlain — In old English law, keeper of the chamber. Originally the chamberlain was the keeper of the treasure chamber (camera) of the prince or state; otherwise called treasurer. The name of several high officers of state in England, as the lord great… …

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  • 54chamberlain — In old English law, keeper of the chamber. Originally the chamberlain was the keeper of the treasure chamber (camera) of the prince or state; otherwise called treasurer. The name of several high officers of state in England, as the lord great… …

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  • 55Chamberlain — /chaym beuhr lin/, n. 1. (Arthur) Neville, 1869 1940, British statesman: prime minister 1937 40. 2. Joseph, 1836 1914, British statesman (father of Sir Austen and Neville Chamberlain). 3. Sir (Joseph) Austen, 1863 1937, British statesman: Nobel… …

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  • 56chamberlain — /chaym beuhr lin/, n. 1. an official charged with the management of the living quarters of a sovereign or member of the nobility. 2. an official who receives rents and revenues, as of a municipal corporation; treasurer. 3. the high steward or… …

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  • 57chamberlain — n. 1 an officer managing the household of a sovereign or a great noble. 2 the treasurer of a corporation etc. Phrases and idioms: Lord Chamberlain (of the Household) the official in charge of the Royal Household, formerly the licenser of plays.… …

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  • 58Chamberlain — n. 1 an officer managing the household of a sovereign or a great noble. 2 the treasurer of a corporation etc. Phrases and idioms: Lord Chamberlain (of the Household) the official in charge of the Royal Household, formerly the licenser of plays.… …

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  • 59Lord Strange's Men — ▪ English theatrical company also called  Strange s Men,         prominent Elizabethan acting company. A household troupe of Lord Strange, they toured the provinces before appearing at court in 1582. From 1588 to 1594 they were associated with… …

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  • 60Lord — For other uses, see Lord (disambiguation). Lordship redirects here. For other uses, see Lordship (disambiguation). Queen Elizabeth II, Lord of Mann Lord is a title with various meanings. It can denote a prince or a feu …

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