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ladyship.

Term of respect for a woman of the peerage without using her title.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈleɪ.di.ʃɪp/UK, US
  1. Term 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. Formal form of address for a lady judge (as opposed to the informal "judge").

    Commonwealth · England
Where this word comes from

From Middle English ladyschipe, ladyshipe; equivalent to lady + -ship.

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