lord and master
lord and master · lords and masters
A husband, especially one who is domineeringA husband, especially one who is domineering.
» Even if a lion wears a chain around its neck; He is lord and master of those who make the shackles check.
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3 sensesA husband, especially one who is domineering.
One who has control or dominance.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lord, master.
Examples
1 sentencesEven if a lion wears a chain around its neck; He is lord and master of those who make the shackles check.
Forms
plural: lords and masters| Singular | lord and master |
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