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A title that turned bossing people around into a hereditary career path.
old meaningFrom Old English for bread-keeper, the loaf-guardian
no work neededUK lords can be born into lawmaking power
buyable todayScottish 'Laird' titles sold via souvenir land plots
feudal rootOriginally meant whoever controlled your food and land
plural powerHouse of Lords has over 800 members