lord of misrule

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(in feudal Britain) A mock officer, appointed by lot, to preside over the Feast of Fools in a great household at Christmas

One who presided at traditional Christmas revelry in England during the 15th and 16th centuries. the name given to the person who was put in charge of the Christmas games and fun in England in the 15th and 16th centuries. Lord of Misrule, the

a person appointed master of revels at a Christmas celebration

master of revels at traditional Christmas celebration in England during the 15th and 16th centuries

Расстановка переносов

Lord of mis·rule

Турецкое произношение

lôrd ıv mîsrul

Произношение

/ˈlôrd əv məsˈro͞ol/ /ˈlɔːrd əv mɪsˈruːl/

Этимология

() lord 'master' + of + misrule (from mis- 'badly' + rule)