lordship
(often initial capital letter) a term of respect used when speaking of or to certain noblemen (usually preceded by his or your).
the state or dignity of a lord.
the authority or power of a lord.
the domain of a lord.
British.(often initial capital letter) a term of respect used when speaking of or to judges (usually preceded by his or your).
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How to use lordship in a sentence
True aristocrats live on the same land as the peons because that is what you have to do to exercise true lordship.
Today’s Wonky Elite Is in Love With the Wrong French Intellectual | James Poulos | April 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST"Capital, capital," his lordship would remark with great alacrity, when there was no other way of escape.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James WillsHis lordship retired shortly to his study, Hetton and Mr. Haggard betook themselves to the billiard-room.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James WillsWhen his lordship retired early, as was his custom, the other men adjourned once more to the billiard-room.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James Wills"I most humbly thank your lordship," replied the butler with an air of profound gratitude, as he chuckled in his sleeve.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James Wills
What is, then, this precious drink I read of in my Shakespeare—so precious, that your lordship will not trust him to his butler?
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James Wills
British Dictionary definitions for lordship (1 of 2)
/ (ˈlɔːdʃɪp) /
the position or authority of a lord
British Dictionary definitions for Lordship (2 of 2)
/ (ˈlɔːdʃɪp) /
(preceded by Your or His) British a title used to address or refer to a bishop, a judge of the high court, or any peer except a duke
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