English Explanatory Dictionary

ladyship

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Term of respect for a woman of the peerage without using her title.
  2. Formal form of address for a lady judge (as opposed to the informal "judge").

Pronunciation

/ˈleɪ.di.ʃɪp/

Word forms

ladyship ladyships

Etymology

From Middle English ladyship; equivalent to lady + -ship.

Related words

first ladyship lordship
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