Lordship: meaning, definitions and examples

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lordship

 

[ หˆlษ”หrdสƒษชp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

title

The position or authority of a lord. A title given to a nobleman or a person in a position of power or authority.

Synonyms

aristocracy, nobility, peerage.

Examples of usage

  • She addressed him by his lordship.
  • His lordship presided over the meeting.
Context #2 | Noun

politeness

A formal way of addressing or referring to someone in a position of authority or high social rank.

Synonyms

madam, sir, your excellency.

Examples of usage

  • Would your lordship care for some tea?
  • Yes, your lordship, right away.

Translations

Translations of the word "lordship" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น senhoria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคญเฅเคคเฅเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Herrschaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kekuasaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะฝัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ panowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ ˜ไธปๆจฉ (ใ‚Šใ‚‡ใ†ใ—ใ‚…ใ‘ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท seigneurie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ seรฑorรญo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท efendilik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜์ฃผ๊ถŒ (yeongjugwon)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠุงุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ panstvรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ panstvo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ข†ไธปๆƒ (lวngzhว” quรกn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gospodstvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ herrahald

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏัั‚ะตะผะดั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒคแƒ แƒแƒกแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aฤŸalฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ seรฑorรญo

Etymology

The word 'lordship' originated in Middle English and is derived from the Old English word 'hlaford', which means 'ruler' or 'master'. Over time, it became associated with titles of nobility and positions of authority. The concept of lordship has been an integral part of feudal societies and hierarchical structures throughout history.

See also: lord, overlord.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,355 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.