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Uncommonlordship
The correct spelling is lordship.
How to pronounce lordship
noun
IPA: /ˈlɔːd.ʃɪp/
Say it like: Lor-dsh-ip
The correct spelling is lordship. The state or condition of being a lord. For example: "May I ask that the order be granted, if your lordship so pleases?"
Usage Examples
“May I ask that the order be granted, if your lordship so pleases?”
Definition
noun
- 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.
- 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.
- 5.Dominion; power; authority.
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