2. One who rules with undisputed sway in any company or relation; a despot.

The autocrat of the breakfast table.

Holmes.

{ Au`to*crat"ic (&?;), Au`to*crat"ic*al (&?;), } a. Of or pertaining to autocracy or to an autocrat; absolute; holding independent and arbitrary powers of government. -- Au`to*crat"ic*al*ly, adv.