lordliness

Variant of lordly

lordly definition

lordly (-lē)

adjective lordlier -·lier, lordliest -·li·est

of, like, characteristic of, or suitable to a lord; specif.,
  1. noble; grand
  2. haughty; overbearing

Etymology: ME < OE hlafordlic

adverb lordlier -·lier, lordliest -·li·est

in the manner of a lord

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