Herre — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
Herre is used for these senses in English:
- lord (archaic) The owner of a house, piece of land, or other possession
- lord (obsolete) The master of the servants of a household; (historical) the master of a feudal manor
- lord One possessing similar mastery over others; (historical) any feudal superior generally; any nobleman or aristocrat; any chief, prince, or sovereign ruler; in Scotland, a male member of the lowest rank of nobility (the equivalent rank in England is baron)
- lord (transitive) To invest with the dignity, power, and privileges of a lord; to grant the title of lord.
- sir A respectful term of address to an adult male (often older), especially if his name or proper title is unknown.
lord — full definition
- noun A man who holds a title of nobility, or a ruler with power over others.
- noun A title used for members of the British peerage, or as a form of address for certain officials.
- name A title for God or Jesus Christ in Christian, Jewish, and Islamic tradition.
- verb To act in a superior, bossy way toward others.
sir — full definition
- noun A polite or respectful way to address a man, especially one of higher rank, a stranger, or a teacher.
- noun The title used before the first name of a knight.