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).

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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Example sentences from the Web for lordship

I bowed my head to conceal the expression which might have told his lordship that I intended to do nothing of the kind.
The International Spy|Allen Upward
You may put that down, too, Crisp—and express your gratitude to his lordship for his kindness.
The Mysteries of London, v. 1/4|George W. M. Reynolds
Does not your lordship think that a knowledge of the Scripture would work inestimable benefit in these realms?
The Bible in Spain|George Borrow
All the way from the house in which his lordship had breathed his last was one continuous blaze of bright uniforms.
A Soldier's Experience or A Voice from the Ranks: Showing the Cost of War in Blood and Treasure|Timothy Gowing

I have long considered as the greatest happiness of my life, the having so promising a pupil as your lordship.
Four Early Pamphlets|William Godwin

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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单词	lordship
释义	lordship [ lawrd-ship ] / ˈlɔrd ʃɪp / SEE SYNONYMS FOR lordship ON THESAURUS.COM 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 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 Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for lordship I bowed my head to conceal the expression which might have told his lordship that I intended to do nothing of the kind. The International Spy\|Allen Upward You may put that down, too, Crisp—and express your gratitude to his lordship for his kindness. The Mysteries of London, v. 1/4\|George W. M. Reynolds Does not your lordship think that a knowledge of the Scripture would work inestimable benefit in these realms? The Bible in Spain\|George Borrow All the way from the house in which his lordship had breathed his last was one continuous blaze of bright uniforms. A Soldier's Experience or A Voice from the Ranks: Showing the Cost of War in Blood and Treasure\|Timothy Gowing I have long considered as the greatest happiness of my life, the having so promising a pupil as your lordship. Four Early Pamphlets\|William Godwin 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 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to lordship superpower, majesty, sire, grace, royalty, honor, reverence, worship, excellency, ladyship, dominion, sovereignty, imperium
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lordship

noun

Origin of lordship

Words nearby lordship

Example sentences from the Web for lordship

British Dictionary definitions for lordship (1 of 2)

noun

British Dictionary definitions for lordship (2 of 2)

noun

Words related to lordship