Ladyship

noun

/ˈleɪ.di.ʃɪp/

Word Frequency: 0.6

Definitions

1.nounTerm 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."

2.noun(English and Commonwealth) Formal form of address for a lady judge (as opposed to the informal "judge").

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