(UK, Ireland and some Commonwealth countries) The title of the mayor of a major city. / A ceremonial post conferred by the sovereign on rare and special occasions to confer honour on the city.

A feudal title of the hereditary proprietor of a manor in manorialism; now largely ceremonial.

Beelzebub; Satan / (idiomatic, biblical) a ruler over a worthless kingdom; leader of a meaningless microcosm.

An office in England dating from the 15th century (William IV when Duke of Clarence was the last holder until it was assumed by Elizabeth II in 1964).

(politics, UK) The fourth of the Great Officers of State of England.

Said to express good will toward the listener / Said to soften the negative impact of something that is said next.

(invoking God, offensive to some) An expression of surprise, astonishment, shock, dismay, supplication, or consternation.

plural of Lord High Steward

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of fall asleep in the Lord

past participle of fall asleep in the Lord