noun Uncommon

laird

Laird (noun) means a person, especially in Scotland, who owns a large estate of land. Example: “The laird invited the villagers to a feast at the manor.”

noun

A person, especially in Scotland, who owns a large estate of land.

"The laird invited the villagers to a feast at the manor."

"His grandfather was the laird of a small Highland estate."

How to use laird

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Scottish landowner, roughly equivalent to a country squire or minor lord.

When to use it

Specific to Scottish usage; not used generally in other English varieties.

Easily confused with

lord →

Word forms

lairded past tense, lairds plural, lairds singular

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Etymology

A Scots form of the word "lord", from Middle English laverd.

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for laird

Baird

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Frequently asked questions

What does “laird” mean?

The word “laird” means a person, especially in Scotland, who owns a large estate of land. In plain terms, a Scottish landowner, roughly equivalent to a country squire or minor lord.

How do you pronounce “laird”?

“Laird” is pronounced laird (/lɛəɹd/ in IPA).

How do you use “laird” in a sentence?

Here is “laird” used in a sentence: “The laird invited the villagers to a feast at the manor.”

What part of speech is “laird”?

“Laird” is a noun.

Where does the word “laird” come from?

The word “laird” comes from Middle English. A Scots form of the word "lord", from Middle English laverd.

Is “laird” a common word?

“Laird” is an uncommon word in modern English.