lordship

[lawrd-ship]

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noun

(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).

Origin of lordship

before 900; Middle English; Old English hlāfordscipe. See lord, -ship

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Related Words for lordship

superpower, majesty, sire, grace, royalty, honor, reverence, worship, excellency, lordship, ladyship, dominion, sovereignty, imperium

Examples from the Web for lordship

Historical Examples of lordship

I suppose he would have his Lordship's signing to this letter to be taken as a voucher for him.
Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9)
Samuel Richardson
Indeed, by some, it was not supposed to be from his Lordship's pen at all.
De Libris: Prose and Verse
Austin Dobson
But—not to print, now—what are you going to do with His Lordship?
The Bacillus of Beauty
Harriet Stark
"That is the very thing of which I complain," said his lordship.
Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10)
Maria Edgeworth
Of course your lordship will know which is the real lord at first sight.
Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10)
Maria Edgeworth

British Dictionary definitions for lordship

lordship

noun

the position or authority of a lord

Lordship

noun

(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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Word Origin and History for lordship

c.1300, from Old English hlafordscipe "authority, rule" (translating Latin dominatio); see lord (n.) + -ship.