- lord

LORD. A title of three-fold application.  

               First: To Peers of the Realm, or Lords of Parliament, below the rank of Duke. Secondly: It is bestowed on several high offices, and belongs to the office, as the Lord Chancellor, Lord Chamberlain, etc. The Mayor s of London, York, and Dublin, have also this title during the Mayoralty. Thirdly : To those persons who, without being Peers, enjoy the title of Lord by courtesy, such as the sons of Dukes, Marquesses, and the eldest sons of Earls. (ELVN)