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lordship

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈlɔrdʃɪp/ · UK /ˈlɔːdʃɪp/

lordship means: A respectful title used when speaking to or about a lord, judge, or certain other men of rank.

noun

RESPECTFUL TITLEC1

A respectful title used when speaking to or about a lord, judge, or certain other men of rank.

  • Would your lordship like some tea?
  • His lordship will hear the case tomorrow.
  • I explained the situation to his lordship.

Common phrases: your lordship, his lordship

NOBLE RANKC2

The rank or position of a lord, which can pass from parent to child.

  • He inherited the lordship from his father.
  • The family held the lordship for several centuries.
  • She researched the history of that ancient lordship.

Common phrases: inherit a lordship, hereditary lordship, grant a lordship

Questions about lordship

What does lordship mean?

A respectful title used when speaking to or about a lord, judge, or certain other men of rank.

What is lordship in other languages?

Türkçe: lord hazretleri · Español: señoría · Français: seigneurie · Deutsch: Lordschaft · Italiano: signoria · 日本語: 閣下

How do you pronounce lordship?

In American English /ˈlɔrdʃɪp/; in British English /ˈlɔːdʃɪp/.

How do you use lordship in a sentence?

Would your lordship like some tea? His lordship will hear the case tomorrow.

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