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   Lord·ship

   /ˈlôrdˌSHip/

   

   noun

   • 1. supreme power or rule: "his lordship over the other gods"
   • ▪ the authority or state of being a lord: archaic "Durham had become another sphere in which he could exercise his good lordship"
   • ▪ a piece of land or territory belonging to or under the jurisdiction of a lord: historical "lands including the lordship of Denbigh"
   • 2. (in the UK) a respectful form of reference or address to a judge, a bishop, or a man with a title: "if Your Lordship pleases"

   Word Origin Old Englishhlāfordscipe (see lord, -ship).

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. www.dictionary.com › browse › lordshipLORDSHIP Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.

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   LORDSHIP | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary. Meaning of lordship in English. lordship. noun. formal us / ˈlɔːrd.ʃɪp / uk / ˈlɔːd.ʃɪp / your/his lordship. Add to word list. a polite way of referring to or talking to a male peer without using his title: It is a great pleasure to welcome your lordship this evening. Compare.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlordship noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   (British English, informal) a humorous way of talking to or about a boy or man that you think is trying to be too important. Can his lordship manage to switch off the TV? [uncountable] the power or position of a lord. Word Origin. See lordship in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Check pronunciation: lordship.

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   Feb 26, 2024 · IPA guide. Other forms: lordships. Definitions of lordship. noun. the authority of a lord. see more.

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   1. Lordship - a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge; "Your Lordship"; "His Lordship". title - an appellation signifying nobility; "`your majesty' is the appropriate title to use in addressing a king". 2. lordship - the authority of a lord.

7. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › lordshiplordship - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Dec 20, 2023 · lordship ( countable and uncountable, plural lordships) The state or condition of being a lord . (by extension, with "his" or "your", often capitalised) Title applied to a lord, bishop, judge, or another man with a title. May I ask that the order be granted, if your lordship so pleases?

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › lordshipLordship Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   LORDSHIP meaning: 1 : used as a title when addressing or referring to someone who has the title of lord (such as a member of the nobility, a judge, or a bishop) used with his, your, or their; 2 : the authority, power, or territory of a lord.