WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024lord•ship /ˈlɔrdʃɪp/USA pronunciation n. - [countable* often: Your/His + Lordship] (in Great Britain) a term of respect used when speaking of or to judges or certain noblemen.
- [uncountable] the rank or dignity of a lord.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024lord•ship (lôrd′ship),USA pronunciation n. - (often cap.) a term of respect used when speaking of or to certain noblemen (usually prec. by his or your).
- the state or dignity of a lord.
- the authority or power of a lord.
- the domain of a lord.
- British Terms(often cap.) a term of respect used when speaking of or to judges (usually prec. by his or your).
- bef. 900; Middle English; Old English hlāfordscipe. See lord, -ship
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lordship /ˈlɔːdʃɪp/ n - the position or authority of a lord
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Lordship /ˈlɔːdʃɪp/ n - preceded by Your or His: Brit a title used to address or refer to a bishop, a judge of the high court, or any peer except a duke