What does ladyship mean?
Definitions for ladyship
ˈleɪ diˌʃɪpla·dy·ship
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Princeton's WordNet
Ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
"Your Ladyship"; "Her Ladyship"
Wiktionary
ladyshipnoun
Term of respect for a woman of the peerage without using her title.
"Her ladyship will be unable to attend tonight," he said, with a wink because he hadn't said why.
ladyshipnoun
(English & Commonwealth) Formal form of address for a lady judge (as opposed to the informal "judge")
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Ladyshipnoun
The title of a lady.
Etymology: from lady.
Madam, he sends your ladyship this ring. William Shakespeare.
If they be nothing but mere statesmen,
Your ladyship shall observe their gravity,
And their reservedness, their many cautions,
Fitting their persons. Ben Jonson, Catiline.I the wronged pen to please,
Make it my humble thanks express
Unto your ladyship in these. Edmund Waller.’Tis Galla; let her ladyship but peep. John Dryden, Juv.
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ladyship
Ladyship is a title used to address or refer to a woman of high social rank or status, such as a baroness, countess, or marchioness in the UK, especially when referring to her in the third person. It's a formal and respectful term of address.
Webster Dictionary
Ladyshipnoun
the rank or position of a lady; -- given as a title (preceded by her or your)
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of ladyship in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of ladyship in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of ladyship in a Sentence
The first ladyship is the only federal office in which the holder can neither be fired nor impeached.
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