lordship

noun/ˈlɔrdʃɪp/

Frequency rank: #9,649 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

the authority, power, or rank of a lord; also used as a formal title when speaking to or about a lord or judge.

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Example sentence

The villagers bowed their heads in respect whenever they addressed his lordship.

Synonyms & related words

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