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lordship

[ lawrd-ship ]
/ ˈlɔrd ʃɪp /
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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).
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Origin of lordship

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

Words nearby lordship

Lord Protector, Lord Provost, Lords, lords-and-ladies, Lord's day, lordship, Lordship of the Isles, Lord Spiritual, Lord's Prayer, Lords Spiritual, Lord's Supper
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Words related to lordship

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

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British Dictionary definitions for lordship (1 of 2)

lordship
/ (ˈlɔːdʃɪp) /
noun
the position or authority of a lord

British Dictionary definitions for lordship (2 of 2)

Lordship
/ (ˈlɔːdʃɪp) /
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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