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(lôrd′s̸hip′)

noun

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

Origin: OE hlafordscipe: see -ship

See lordship in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

often Lordship Used with Your, His, or Their as a title and form of address for a man or men holding the rank of lord.
The position or authority of a lord.
The territory belonging to a feudal lord.

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