I realize I am probably asking a very "stupid question" here, but in the modern world, what does it actually mean to be a lord? It's a great honor, isn't it? I'd love more information...
(just curious and wondering about it...)
2006-11-24 17:22:01 · 8 answers · asked by Libby Loves to Write 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
A man of high rank in a feudal society or in one that retains feudal forms and institutions, especially:
A king.
A territorial magnate.
The proprietor of a manor.
Lords The House of Lords.
(Abbr. Ld.) Chiefly British. The general masculine title of nobility and other rank:
Used as a form of address for a marquis, an earl, or a viscount.
Used as the usual style for a baron.
Used as a courtesy title for a younger son of a duke or marquis.
Used as a title for certain high officials and dignitaries: Lord Chamberlain; the Lord Mayor of London.
Used as a title for a bishop.
As u can see, a "Lord' can b a politician, a cleric, a person of nobility or simply a landowner..so they "do" different things.
Ur ques wasn't stupid, by the way.
:-)
2006-11-24 17:33:45 · answer #1 · answered by •♦๑•TxRose•♦๑• 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's totally meaningless these days. Any crook can become a lord and often does if they find favor with the government of the day.
Two recent famous criminals are Lord Archer and Lord Brockett.
2006-11-25 01:29:29 · answer #2 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In English every Judge or Jury or King is lord.
In Islamic terminology the word for our Creator is Allah.
There are 99 names of Allah in Quran.
Call the rose by any name, it will smell as sweet.
2006-11-25 01:28:38 · answer #3 · answered by Asif S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they go off to the hunt, and play polo and croqette, and have clandestine affairs with the wives of counts. Then sit in front of massive fireplaces drinking sherry.
2006-11-25 01:27:08 · answer #4 · answered by Big hands Big feet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He Lords it over the pooah.
2006-11-25 01:24:12 · answer #5 · answered by Dovahkiin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think they did anything earlier too.
They were given that title in honor of they things they DID
2006-11-25 01:29:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he doesn't do anything it is just a title. like the queen. she has nothing to do with the government but she is the figure head
2006-11-25 01:28:25 · answer #7 · answered by crl_hein 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-25 01:25:14 · answer #8 · answered by Dr. Brooke 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋