lordliness

noun

lord·​li·​ness

-lēnə̇s, 

-lin-

plural -es

1

: the quality or state of being a lord

2

a

: the manner and behavior suitable to a lord : dignity

b

: an attitude of superiority toward inferiors : haughtiness

Word History

Etymology

Middle English lordlynes, from lordly entry 1 + -nes -ness

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