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Ladyship

la·dys·hip

UK/ˈleɪ.di.ʃɪp/ fairly common

noun

1.

a title used to address any peeress except a duchess

  • “Your Ladyship”
  • “Her Ladyship”

Origin

From Middle English ladyschipe, ladyshipe; equivalent to lady + -ship.

Phrases

  • first ladyship

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Broader terms

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