Middle English word lord comes from Proto-Indo-European *wrū-, Proto-Indo-European *wey-, and later Proto-Germanic *warduz (Guard.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *wrū- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | to cover, defend, guard, to cover, shelter, defend, guard, shut |
| *wey- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | to bend, twist, wring |
| *wardǭ | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | |
| *wortus | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *woydʰ- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *warduz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Guard. |
| *waizdaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Woad. |
| weard | Old English (ang) | Guard, the action of looking out for danger. Guardian, watchman. |
| lord | Middle English (enm) |