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lord of misrule

/lɔːrd əv mɪsˈruːl/

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phrase

/lɔːrd əv mɪsˈruːl/C1formalart
  • ruФраза, обозначающая человека, который руководит хаотичными или беспорядочными ситуациями, часто ассоциируется со средневековыми фестивалями или современными языческими традициями, где выбирается фигура для надзора за весельем и переворачиванием социальных норм.

A phrase referring to a person who presides over chaotic or disorderly situations, often associated with medieval festivals or modern pagan traditions where a figure is chosen to oversee revelry and inversion of social norms.

  1. Historical figureC2formalbritish

    A person appointed to preside over Christmas festivities and revelry in medieval and Tudor England, often organizing games and entertainment.

    ruВластелин беспорядка

    • The Lord of Misrule was chosen to lead the Christmas celebrations at court.
    • In Tudor times, the Lord of Misrule organized feasts and plays.
    • The tradition of the Lord of Misrule dates back to the 15th century.
  2. Modern metaphorical useC1informal

    A person who creates chaos or disorder, often in a playful or mischievous way.

    ruВластелин беспорядка

    • He acted like the lord of misrule at the party, turning everything upside down.
    • The new manager is a real lord of misrule, changing all the rules.
    • She was the lord of misrule in our group, always suggesting wild ideas.