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ladyship

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la⋅dy⋅ship

[ley-dee-ship]
–noun
1. (often initial capital letter) the form used in speaking of or to a woman having the title of Lady (usually prec. by her or your).
2. the rank of a lady.

Origin:
1175–1225; ME; see lady, -ship
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la·dy·ship also La·dy·ship   (lā'dē-shĭp')   
n.  Used with Your, Her, or Their as a title and form of address for a woman or women holding the rank of lady.
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