Definition of "laird" in англійська

noun

1. (historical) A feudal lord in Scottish contexts.

2. (chiefly Scotland) An aristocrat, particularly in Scottish contexts and in reference to the chiefs of the Scottish clans.

3. (chiefly Scotland) A landowner, particularly in Scottish contexts.

verb

1. (transitive, Scotland) Chiefly as laird it over: to behave like a laird, particularly to act haughtily or to domineer; to lord (it over).