lordship
IPA: ɫˈɔrdʃɪp
noun
- The state or condition of being a lord.
- (by extension, with "his" or "your", often capitalised) Title applied to a lord, bishop, judge, or another man with a title.
- (humorous, with "his" or "your") A boy or man who is behaving in a seigneurial manner or acting like a lord, behaving in a bossy manner or lording it up
- Seigniory; domain; the territory over which a lord holds jurisdiction; a manor.
- Dominion; power; authority.
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Examples of "lordship" in Sentences
- The villagers showed great respect for the lordship of their local noble, who had ruled for generations
- During the medieval banquet, everyone raised their glasses in honor of the lordship presiding over the feast
- With his new title of lordship, he inherited vast lands and the responsibilities that came with them
- The lordship of the castle was known for its fair judgments and commitment to the well-being of its people
- She felt a sense of pride as she addressed her peers, reminding them of her family's long-standing lordship in the region
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