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Meaning of lordship

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

lordship

Pronunciation:/ˈlɔːd.ʃɪp//ˈlɔɹd.ʃɪp/

noun

Definitions

  1. The state or condition of being a lord.

  2. (hence, with "his" or "your", often capitalised) Title applied to a lord, bishop, judge, or another man with a title.

    Example: May I ask that the order be granted, if your lordship so pleases?

  3. (with "his" or "your") A boy or man who is behaving in a seigneurial manner or acting like a lord, behaving in a bossy manner or lording it up

  4. Seigniory; domain; the territory over which a lord holds jurisdiction; a manor.