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overlord in Irish

overlord in Irish is ard-aire, ardtiarna — overlord means a ruler who holds power over other rulers or lower authorities.

overlord in Irish

ard-aire
noun
A ruler of other rulers.
ardtiarna
noun
A ruler of other rulers.

What does "overlord" mean?

  1. noun A ruler who holds power over other rulers or lower authorities.
    "The regional kings paid tribute to their overlord."
  2. noun Anyone who wields sweeping power or control over a particular domain.
    "The crusty old professor was overlord of the history department, and few dared to cross his will."
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overlord in a sentence

  • The regional kings paid tribute to their overlord.
  • The various tribal chieftains met each spring to elect an overlord that would lead them in time of war.
  • The crusty old professor was overlord of the history department, and few dared to cross his will.
  • “It’s not like young authors need to worry about being supplanted now,” Ms. Williams said. “It’s a worry. But it’s got a ways to go, at least. They haven’t become our overlords yet.”

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What is "overlord" in Irish?
"overlord" in Irish is ard-aire, ardtiarna. overlord means: A ruler who holds power over other rulers or lower authorities.
How do you use "overlord" in a sentence?
Example: "The regional kings paid tribute to their overlord." In Irish, "overlord" is ard-aire, ardtiarna.
Are there other ways to say "overlord" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "overlord": ard-aire, ardtiarna.
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