Synonyms for

Laird

Verb / lerd / Another word for laird — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A Scottish landowner or landlord of a large estate

Synonyms & similar words

landowner landlord proprietor owner squire gentleman nobleman aristocrat patrician peer lord master boss overlord ruler tycoon magnate oligarch

Example sentences

  1. The laird was very wealthy and owned a lot of land.
  2. The laird's castle was very old and had a moat around it.
  3. The laird was kind to his tenants and would often help them out.
  4. The laird's family had lived on the estate for generations.
  5. The laird was respected by the people in his community.

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  • 'The laird of Balnamoon was a man of great power and influence in his day.' - Sir Walter Scott
  • 'The Laird of Auchinleck's hospitality was like his ancestors, free and unbounded.' - James Boswell
  • 'The lairds of the Highlands and Islands were a law unto themselves.' - Magnus Magnusson

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