ladyship

[ 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 preceded by her or your ).
2. the rank of a lady.

Ladyship

/ ˈleɪdɪʃɪp /

noun

1. preceded byyour or her a title used to address or refer to any peeress except a duchess

Word History and Origins

Origin of ladyship¹

Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; lady, -ship

Example Sentences

Like so much of the Obama post-ideological scenario, the Harvard-educated Mom-in-Chief First Ladyship was flawed at the root.

From The Daily Beast

If your ladyship doesn't really know, you had better ask Sir Rupert; he'll tell you it's all right.

From Project Gutenberg

"Perhaps your ladyship can persuade Lady Hartledon to exert herself," suggested the bland doctor.

From Project Gutenberg

Sir Alexander intimated that her ladyship might try it; graciously observing that it would do no harm.

From Project Gutenberg

Every body in the house despised her; her ladyship insulted her; the very kitching gals scorned and flouted her.

From Project Gutenberg

He was so polite, that he wanted to mount the stairs with her ladyship; but no, she would not suffer it.

From Project Gutenberg