English Dictionary

overlord

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈəʊvə(ɹ)lɔː(ɹ)d/

名詞

歴史的

A ruler of other rulers. / (historical) In the English feudal system, a lord of a manor who had subinfeudated a particular manor, estate or fee, to a tenant.

日本語の意味

他の統治者に対して上位に立つ支配者 / （歴史的）封建制において、封地や土地を他の貴族から受け継いだ上位の領主

The overlord addressed the monarchs assembled in the great hall before issuing new decrees.

その最高支配者は大広間に集まった君主たちに語りかけ、新たな布告を出した。

意味（1）

A ruler of other rulers.

The various tribal chieftains met each spring to elect an overlord that would lead them in time of war.

意味（2）

(historical) In the English feudal system, a lord of a manor who had subinfeudated a particular manor, estate or fee, to a tenant.

The tenant thenceforth owed to the overlord one of a variety of services, usually military service or serjeanty, depending on which form of tenure the estate was held under.

意味（3）

Anyone with overarching power or authority in a given domain.

The crusty old professor was overlord of the history department, and few dared to cross his will.

overlords （ plural ）