lordship
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lord·ship

noun \ˈlrd-ˌship\

Definition of LORDSHIP

1
a : the rank or dignity of a lord —used as a title
b : the authority or power of a lord : dominion
2
: the territory under the jurisdiction of a lord : seigniory

First Known Use of LORDSHIP

before 12th century

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