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Lordship

lords·hip

UK/ˈlɔːd.ʃɪp/ US/ˈlɔɹd.ʃɪp/ fairly common

noun

1.

a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge

  • “Your Lordship”
  • “His Lordship”
2.

the authority of a lord

Origin

From Middle English lordschipe, from Old English hlāfordsċiepe, equivalent to lord + -ship. Cognate with Scots lairdschip. Doublet of lairdship.

Phrases

  • your Grace
  • Your Honor
  • Your Honour

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