Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
laird
noun
/lɛrd/
Definition
A laird is a Scottish term for a landowner, typically of a large estate.
Examples
- He was proud to be the laird of his ancestral home.
- The laird invited the villagers to the annual harvest feast.
- As a laird, she had responsibilities towards her tenants.
Meaning
In Scotland, a laird is someone who owns land and holds a title that can signify nobility, but is not a peer of the realm.
Synonyms
- landowner
- proprietor
- gentleman
