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- [ley-dee-ship]
- /ˈleɪ diˌʃɪp/
- /ˈleɪ.di.ʃɪp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ley-dee-ship]
- /ˈleɪ diˌʃɪp/
Definitions of ladyship word
- noun ladyship (often initial capital letter) the form used in speaking of or to a woman having the title of Lady (usually preceded by her or your). 1
- noun ladyship the rank of a lady. 1
- noun ladyship A respectful form of reference or address to a woman who has a title. 1
- noun ladyship term of address for a Lady 1
- countable noun ladyship In Britain, you use the expressions Your Ladyship, Her Ladyship, or Their Ladyships when you are addressing or referring to female members of the nobility or the wives of knights. 0
- noun ladyship a title used to address or refer to any peeress except a duchess 0
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Origin of ladyship
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1175-1225; See origin at lady, -ship
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Parts of speech for Ladyship
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ladyship popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
ladyship usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ladyship
noun ladyship
- majesty — regal, lofty, or stately dignity; imposing character; grandeur: majesty of bearing; the majesty of Chartres.
- sire — the male parent of a quadruped.
- grace — William Russell, 1832–1904, U.S. financier and shipping magnate, born in Ireland: mayor of New York City 1880–88.
- royalty — royal persons collectively.
- honor — honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions: a man of honor.
Antonyms for ladyship
noun ladyship
- disrespect — Lack of respect or courtesy.
Top questions with ladyship
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