[ley-dee-ship] 
| 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. |
| 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. |