noun
ladyship
LAY-dee-shihp
noun
1
A respectful title used to address or refer to a noblewoman, without stating her specific title.
"The butler bowed and said, "This way, your ladyship.""
"Her ladyship was not pleased with the delay."
How to Use Ladyship
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal way of addressing or referring to a titled woman, similar to how "your lordship" is used for men.
Common pairings
your ladyship
her ladyship
Word Forms
ladyships plural
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Etymology
From Middle English ladyschipe, built from lady plus the suffix -ship (as in "lordship" and "friendship").