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源自中古英语 'lard'(领主),与古诺尔斯语 'hlāford'(领主)同源,后演变为苏格兰特有称谓。
❶ 指苏格兰地区的地主或庄园主,特指拥有大片土地并享有较高社会地位的乡绅阶层。
“The laird hosted a grand feast in his castle.”
(这位庄园主在他的城堡里举办了一场盛大的宴会。)
“As a laird, he was responsible for the welfare of the villagers.”
(作为地主,他负责村民的福祉。)
laird of the manor — 指庄园的领主,强调其对特定领地及其居民的统治权。
“The laird of the manor settled disputes among the tenants.”
(庄园领主解决了佃户之间的纠纷。)