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lordship definition

lord·ship (lôrds̸hip′)

noun

  1. the rank or authority of a lord
  2. rule; dominion
  3. the territory of a lord
  4. a title used in speaking to or of a lord: preceded by Your or His

Etymology: OE hlafordscipe: see -ship

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