Laird (Noun)
Meaning
A landowner.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The wealthy laird owned vast tracts of land in the Scottish Highlands.
- As the local laird, he was responsible for the upkeep of the village.
- The laird's estate was famous for its beautiful gardens and historic mansion.
- In the 18th century, the lairds of Scotland wielded significant power and influence.
- The young laird inherited his family's land and title after his father's death.