Overlord: alternatives and connections

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Overlord

One who is lord over another or others; a superior lord; a master.

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Ruler 76% connected

One who rules; one who exercises sway or authority; a governor.

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Seignior 76% connected

A lord; the lord of a manor.

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Lordship 74% connected

The state or condition of being a lord; hence (with his or your), a title applied to a lord (except an archbishop or duke, who is called Grace) or a…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Lordship 74% connected

The state or condition of being a lord; hence (with his or your), a title applied to a lord (except an archbishop or duke, who is called Grace) or a…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Lord 92% connected

A hump-backed person; -- so called sportively.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Master 92% connected

A vessel having (so many) masts; -- used only in compounds; as, a two-master.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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