lud
/ (lʌd) British /
lord (in the phrase my lud, m'lud): used when addressing a judge in court
archaic an exclamation of dismay or surprise
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How to use lud in a sentence
Smith: No, my lud—ve're the rig'lar chimbly sveeps vot sveeps his ludship's chimblys.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | VariousYet so squeamish did he become when once the official mantle had descended upon his shoulders, that even the exclamations “lud!”
A Cursory History of Swearing | Julian SharmanThe lud live you, Monsieur Chaubertin, and pray how do you propose to accomplish all these pleasant things?
The Elusive Pimpernel | Baroness Emmuska Orczy"I tell m'lud that the spinney's quite fresh, sir," said Hemmings, touching his cap respectfully.
The Tigress | Anne WarnerI really did not mean it, Mr. Conjuror; 'pon my soul, I did not; and pray do not let your vampires take my her-lud.
Jack Harkaway and His Son's Escape From the Brigand's of Greece | Bracebridge Hemyng
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