Ladyship: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ธ
ladyship
[ หleษชdษชสษชp ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น senhoria
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคนเคพเคจเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Edelmut
๐ฎ๐ฉ tuanku
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะพััะพะนะฝัััั
๐ต๐ฑ ladyship
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฅณๆงใฎๅฐไฝ
๐ซ๐ท dame
๐ช๐ธ dama
๐น๐ท hanฤฑmefendi
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ์ฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณูุฏุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ ladyship
๐ธ๐ฐ ladyship
๐จ๐ณ ๅคซไบบ
๐ธ๐ฎ gospa
๐ฎ๐ธ dama
๐ฐ๐ฟ ั ะฐะฝัะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแแแแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xanฤฑm
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.