n.
Pronunciation: ' ō -v ə r- ˌ lo ̇ rd
Function: noun
Date: 13th century
1 : a lord over other lords : a lord paramount
2 a : an absolute or supreme ruler b : one having great power or authority <a corporate overlord >
– over · lord · ship \ - ˌ ship, ˌ ō -v ə r- ' \ noun