Europe vs Milord - What's the difference?
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The portion of Eurasia west of the Urals, traditionally considered a continent in its own right, located north of Africa, west of Asia and east of the Atlantic Ocean.
A political entity; the European Union.
(UK, Ireland) Continental Europe, excluding the island nations.
(soccer) International club competitions operated by UEFA, the sport's governing body for Europe.
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(British, obsolete, jocular) An English nobleman, especially one traveling Europe in grand style; a wealthy British gentleman.
* 1919 , (Ronald Firbank), , Duckworth, 49
*:Not since the year 17--, when milord Castlebrilliant's curricle was whirled to sea with her ladyship within, had there been such vehement weather.
*1986 , Ben Elton & al., (Blackadder II) , 3: ""
*:Aah-ahhh! You have a woman’s hand, milord ! I’ll wager these dainty pinkies never weighed anchor in a storm.
*:Well, you’re right there.
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As a proper noun Europe
is the portion of Eurasia west of the Urals, traditionally considered a continent in its own right, located north of Africa, west of Asia and east of the Atlantic Ocean.As a noun milord is
an English nobleman, especially one traveling Europe in grand style; a wealthy British gentleman.europe
English
(wikipedia Europe)Proper noun
(en proper noun)- Manchester City crashed out of Europe on Tuesday as Borussia Dortmund ended their hopes of qualifying for the Europa League.