Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Lord (-s, -'s)
Lord (-s, -'s), proper n. [OE hláford, 'bread-keeper'.] (webplay: Christ, gave, lady, person, realm, Spirit, title).
- Jehovah; God; divine sovereign; (see ED's letters).
- Master; superior; sovereign; one who has power over another; (see ED's letters).
- Phrase. “the Lord of Lords”: Jesus Christ; (see Revelation 17:14, 19:16).
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