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Grammar : Noun
Spell : lawrd-ship
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɔrd ʃɪp



Definition of lordship

Origin :
  • c.1300, from Old English hlafordscipe "authority, rule" (translating Latin dominatio); see lord (n.) + -ship.
  • As in highness : noun term of respect, usually to royalty
  • As in world power : noun powerful country
Example sentences :
  • I suppose he would have his Lordship's signing to this letter to be taken as a voucher for him.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Indeed, by some, it was not supposed to be from his Lordship's pen at all.
  • Extract from : « De Libris: Prose and Verse » by Austin Dobson
  • But—not to print, now—what are you going to do with His Lordship?
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
  • "That is the very thing of which I complain," said his lordship.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • Of course your lordship will know which is the real lord at first sight.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • His lordship stared, and could not comprehend our heroine's present meaning.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • But some of his lordship's friends ought to take it up, surely.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • Take it down again, my good friends: let his lordship go his own way.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • "You cannot have the new carriage you have bespoken," said his lordship.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • His lordship whistled, rang for his horses, and looked at his nails with a smile.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

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