- hláfordscipe
- m (-es/-as) lordship, authority, rule; domination (title of an order of angels)
Old to modern English dictionary. 2013.
hláfordscipe
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lordship — /lawrd ship/, n. 1. (often cap.) a term of respect used when speaking of or to certain noblemen (usually prec. by his or your). 2. the state or dignity of a lord. 3. the authority or power of a lord. 4. the domain of a lord. 5. Brit. (often cap.) … Universalium
lordship — c.1300, from O.E. hlafordscipe authority, rule (translating L. dominatio); see LORD (Cf. lord) (n.) + SHIP (Cf. ship) … Etymology dictionary
lordship — [lôrd′ship΄] n. [OE hlafordscipe: see SHIP] 1. the rank or authority of a lord 2. rule; dominion 3. the territory of a lord 4. [often L ] a title used in speaking to or of a lord: preceded by Your or His … English World dictionary
lordship — n. 1 (usu. Lordship) a title used in addressing or referring to a man with the rank of Lord or a judge or a bishop (Your Lordship; His Lordship). 2 (foll. by of, over) dominion, rule, or ownership. 3 the condition of being a lord. Etymology: OE… … Useful english dictionary
Lordship — n. 1 (usu. Lordship) a title used in addressing or referring to a man with the rank of Lord or a judge or a bishop (Your Lordship; His Lordship). 2 (foll. by of, over) dominion, rule, or ownership. 3 the condition of being a lord. Etymology: OE… … Useful english dictionary
