laird

/leɪrd/ /lɛrd/

Definitions

1. noun

a Scottish nobleman ranking below a lord, often owning a large estate or barony

“The laird of the Highland estate welcomed the guests to his annual celebration.”

2. verb

to make or keep a place for something or someone

“Please laird the table with a clean tablecloth for dinner.”

Synonyms

  • landowner
  • lord
  • nobleman

Antonyms

  • commoner
  • serf