Ladyship
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈleɪ.di.ʃɪp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ladyship is a noun meaning Term of respect for a woman of the peerage without using her title.
Meaning
Term of respect for a woman of the peerage without using her title.
More Meanings
- (England and Commonwealth) Formal form of address for a lady judge (as opposed to the informal "judge").
Example Sentences
"Her ladyship will be unable to attend tonight," he said, with a wink because he hadn't said why.
York got down and said very respectfully, "I beg your pardon, my lady, but these horses have not been reined up for three years, and my lord said it would be safer to bring them to it by degrees; but if your ladyship pleases, I can take them up a little more."
Word Forms
- ladyships
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include milady, contessa, countess, comtesse, baroness, lady.
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