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Lord of Misrule

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Lord of Misrule
n. pl. Lords of Misrule
One who presided at traditional Christmas revelry in England during the 15th and 16th centuries.
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Noun1.Lord of Misrule - a person appointed master of revels at a Christmas celebration
emcee, master of ceremonies, host - a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)


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There used to be a swarm of these small apparitions in holiday time, and we called them children of the Lord of Misrule.
The Scarlet Letter by Hawthorne, Nathaniel View in context
The King of Christmas was duly crowned, and the Lord of Misrule bore potent sway.
From Twice Told Tales by Hawthorne, Nathaniel View in context
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