Ladyship: meaning, definitions and examples

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ladyship

 

[ หˆleษชdษชสƒษชp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

formal title

Ladyship is a term of respect used in the noble hierarchy to address or refer to a female member of the nobility or a woman of high social standing. It is often used alongside a title such as 'Lady' to denote rank and is a way of showing honor.

Synonyms

Countess, dame, noblewoman

Examples of usage

  • Her ladyship will arrive shortly.
  • It is customary to address her ladyship with courtesy.
  • The invitation was addressed to her ladyship.

Translations

Translations of the word "ladyship" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น senhoria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคนเคพเคจเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Edelmut

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tuanku

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพัั‚ะพะนะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ladyship

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฅณๆ€งใฎๅœฐไฝ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dame

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dama

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hanฤฑmefendi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฌ์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ladyship

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ladyship

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคซไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gospa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะฐะฝั‹ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒšแƒ‘แƒแƒขแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xanฤฑm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dama

Etymology

The term 'ladyship' derives from the word 'lady', which originally comes from the Old English 'hlวฃfdige', meaning 'bread kneader'. This term was used for a woman of high social class or rank. The addition of 'ship' to the word indicates a state or condition, hence 'ladyship' refers to the condition of being a lady. Over the centuries, 'lady' has evolved in usage and 'ladyship' came to encompass the formal respect accorded to women in positions of nobility. This is especially evident in the British aristocracy, where titles and forms of address have been meticulously preserved. The term emphasizes a sense of dignity and respect, particularly when addressing or speaking about women with noble titles, reflecting historical social structures.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,464, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.