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  ladyship

  noun

  the form used in speaking of or to a woman having the title of Lady (usually preceded by her oryour ).
• Ladyship
  Ladyship

  noun

  a title used to address or refer to any peeress except a duchess

ladyship

American  

[ley-dee-ship] / ˈleɪ diˌʃɪp /

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 oryour ).

2. the rank of a lady.

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Ladyship British  

/ ˈleɪdɪʃɪp /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of ladyship

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

Example Sentences

Connie, for all her talent and ingenuity, has no social identity beyond her ladyship.

From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2022

“Upon my word,” said her ladyship, “you give your opinion very decidedly for so young a person. Pray, what is your age?”

From Slate • Dec. 3, 2019

When her ladyship met the new footman, she asked: "Don't I know you from Lark Pies To Cranchesterford?"

From The Guardian • Oct. 11, 2012

I would ask your ladyship to extend the order.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2012

Mrs. Bennet, with great civility, begged her ladyship to take some refreshment; but Lady Catherine very resolutely, and not very politely, declined eating anything; and then, rising up, said to Elizabeth,

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen