Lordship Definition

lôrdshĭp
noun
The rank or authority of a lord.
Webster's New World
Rule; dominion.
Webster's New World
A title used in speaking to or of a lord.
Webster's New World
The territory of a lord.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Lordship

Noun

Singular:
lordship
Plural:
lordships

Origin of Lordship

  • From lord +"Ž -ship.

    From Wiktionary

Lordship Sentence Examples

  • This island gave its name to the powerful lordship of the same name.

  • With the death of the last male of the house of Gondi in 1676 the duche-pairie became extinct; the lordship passed to the house of Neuville-Villeroy.

  • The lordship remained in the marches till the Act of Union 1536, when it was grouped with a number of others so as to form the shire of Brecknock.

  • The island of Terschelling once formed a separate lordship, but was sold to the states of Holland.

  • Though querulous because of his non-preferment, De Quincey tells us that "his lordship was a joyous, jovial, and cordial host."

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With L8 Letter Words Ending With P