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Definition of “lordship

lordship (ˈlɔːdʃɪpPronunciation for lordship

Definitions

noun

  1. the position or authority of a lord

Lordship (ˈlɔːdʃɪpPronunciation for Lordship

Definitions

noun

  1.  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

Usage examples

  • Rhodry thought, losing is one thing that goads our lordship.
    Kerr, Katharine, A Time of War (1993)
  • Knight Frank (020–7629 8171) are joint agents in the sale, which includes the lordship of the manor of Olden.
    Country Life (2005)
  • "Your lordship will have to consider whether or not that loss of perspective was restricted to either side.
    New Zealand Herald (2003)
  • With greatest respect, your lordship , this cliche is getting away with murder.
    Times, Sunday Times (2004)
  • Baird, denied sport with his lordship , frowned at Sharpe instead.
    Bernard Cornwell, SHARPE'S PREY (2002)

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