OVERLORD
Scrabble letter values: O1V4E1R1L1O1R1D2 = 12
Definition
- noun a person who has general authority over others. — synonyms: master, lord
Examples
- “The various tribal chieftains met each spring to elect an overlord that would lead them in time of war.”
- “The tenant thenceforth owed to the overlord one of a variety of services, usually military service or serjeanty, depending on which form of tenure the estate was held under.”
- “The crusty old professor was overlord of the history department, and few dared to cross his will.”