laird
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Definition
A laird is a Scottish landowner, especially one who owns a large estate. The term is mainly used in Scotland and sometimes as a title of respect.
Usage & Nuances
"Laird" is specific to Scotland and has historical associations. It is less formal than "lord" and not a noble title, but rather denotes land ownership. Often appears in historical novels, rural stories, or discussions of Scottish tradition.
Spanish: terrateniente escocés - lairdPortuguese (BR): lorde escocês - proprietário de terras (Escócia)Portuguese (PT): lorde escocês - proprietário de terras (Escócia)Chinese (Simplified): （苏格兰的）地主 - 领主Chinese (Traditional): （蘇格蘭的）地主 - 領主Hindi: स्कॉटलैंड का ज़मींदारArabic: مالك أرض اسكتلنديBengali: লaird (স্কটিশ ভূস্বামী)Russian: лэрд (шотландский землевладелец)Japanese: レアード（スコットランドの地主）Vietnamese: laird (địa chủ Scotland)Korean: 레어드(스코틀랜드 지주)Turkish: laird (İskoç toprak sahibi)Urdu: لائرڈ (اسکاٹش زمیندار)Indonesian: laird (tuan tanah Skotlandia)
Example Sentences
The laird's house is very old and beautiful.
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He became the new laird after his father passed away.
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Many tourists visit the laird's castle every year.
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She joked that buying a souvenir plot made her a laird for a day.
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A laird owns a large estate in Scotland.
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The villagers respected the laird.
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