Where does “milord” come from?
Milord comes from French milord, from English my and Old English hlāfweard, a compound of hlāf and Proto-Germanic wardō, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European men-.
milord (English): An English nobleman, especially one traveling...
Definitions
- An English nobleman, especially one traveling...
Ancestry of “milord”, step by step
milord traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via French milord
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | milord | Milord, an English lord abroad; A rich man; A... |
| 2 | English | my Lord | Alternative form of oh my Lord |
via English m'lord
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | m'lord | My Lord |