ladyship


la·dy·ship

noun \ˈlā-dē-ˌship\

Definition of LADYSHIP

: the condition of being a lady : rank of lady —used as a title for a woman having the rank of lady <her Ladyship is not at home> <if your Ladyship please>

First Known Use of LADYSHIP

13th century

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