Definitions
a person who has general authority over others
Word origin
From Middle English oferrlaferrd, orlard, our-lord, ouyr-lord, equivalent to over- + lord.
Used in a sentence
“The various tribal chieftains met each spring to elect an overlord that would lead them in time of war.”
“The leader is the man who knows the way of the overlords but identifies with the life of the oppressed.”
“The tenant owed a variety of obligations to his overlord—usually including military service or serjeanty—but these were gradually converted into monetary rents.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Powerful ruler”8 letters
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