A laird is a landownera person who owns land, especiallymore in this case than in others; particularly in Scotland. The word is often used for a person who owns an estatea large area of land and buildings owned together or a large piece of land.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /lerd/
Easy pronunciation: LURD (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the only syllable.
Meaning: a landowner, especially a Scottish landowner.
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Laird Meaning
someone who owns land, especially a Scottish landowner
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a landowner
Example: The old laird still lived in the manor house on the estate.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- landowner — Directly matches the supplied definition and is the clearest substitute.
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Laird Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- landowner
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes assume laird means the same as lord, but it specifically refers to a landowner, especially in Scotland.
- It does not mean landlord in the ordinary sense of someone who rents out property.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does laird mean?
Laird means a landowner, especially a Scottish one.
What is a synonym for laird?
A strong synonym is landowner.
Is laird a title?
It can be used as a term for a landed proprietor, but its core meaning is landowner.
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