noun
a person appointed master of revels at a Christmas celebration
• Hypernyms: ↑master of ceremonies, ↑emcee, ↑host
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Etymology: Middle English lorde of mysrewle
1. : one chosen to preside over the Christmas revels at court, in noble households, and elsewhere in England especially in the 15th and 16th centuries — called also Abbot of Misrule; compare abbot of unreason
2. : the presiding officer of a popular festival
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(in England) a person formerly chosen to direct the Christmas revels and sports.
[1490-1500]
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Lord of Misrule see under ↑misrule
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Main Entry: ↑lord
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Lord of Misrule
1. A leader of Christmas revels (historical)
2. A promoter of anti-establishment or anti-traditionalist views or activities
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Main Entry: ↑misrule
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Lord of Misrule,
= Abbot of Misrule. (Cf. ↑Abbot of Misrule)
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historical a person presiding over Christmas games and revelry in a wealthy household
Useful english dictionary. 2012.