lordship
pronunciation
How to pronounce lordship in British English:
UK [ˈlɔ:dʃɪp]
How to pronounce lordship in American English:
US [ˈlɔrdʃɪp]
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- Noun:
- the authority of a lord
Word Origin
- lordship (n.)
- c. 1300, from Old English hlafordscipe "authority, rule" (translating Latin dominatio); see lord (n.) + -ship.
Example
- 1. His lordship hoped that a jest would be excused .
- 2. It is an honor to guard your lordship tonight .
- 3. If your lordship will give me time , I will produce .
- 4. Would his lordship do me a favour ? What is it ?
- 5. You must submit to the lordship of jesus christ .