lordship

English

/ˈlɔːd.ʃɪp/, /ˈlɔɹd.ʃɪp/

noun
Definitions
  • The state or condition of being a lord.
  • (hence) Title applied to a lord, bishop, judge, or another man with a title.
  • (humorous) A boy or man who is behaving in a seigneurial manner or acting like a lord, behaving in a bossy manner or lord it lording it up
  • Seigniory; domain; the territory over which a lord holds jurisdiction; a manor.
  • Dominion; power; authority.

Etymology

Suffix from English lord.

Origin

English

lord

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