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lord·ship
/
ˈlɔrd
ʃɪp
/
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lawrd
-ship
]
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noun
1.
(
often initial capital letter
)
a term of respect used when speaking of or to certain noblemen (usually preceded by
his
or
your
).
2.
the state or dignity of a
lord
.
3.
the authority or power of a
lord
.
4.
the domain of a
lord
.
5.
British
.
(
often initial capital letter
)
a term of respect used when speaking of or to judges (usually preceded by
his
or
your
).
Origin:
before 900;
Middle English;
Old English
hlāfordscipe.
See
lord
,
-ship
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World English Dictionary
lordship
(ˈlɔːdʃɪp)
—
n
the position or authority of a lord
Lordship
(ˈlɔːdʃɪp)
—
n
(preceded by
Your
or
His
)
(
Brit
) a title used to address or refer to a bishop, a judge of the high court, or any peer except a duke
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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