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ladyship

noun la·dy·ship \ˈlā-dē-ˌship\

Definition of LADYSHIP

:  the condition of being a lady :  rank of lady —used as a title for a woman having the rank of lady <her Ladyship is not at home> <if your Ladyship please>
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First Known Use of LADYSHIP

13th century
LADYSHIP Defined for Kids

ladyship

noun la·dy·ship \ˈlā-dē-ˌship\

Definition of LADYSHIP for Kids

:  the rank of a lady —used as a title <Her Ladyship is not at home.>

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