ladyship

Example Sentences

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Connie, for all her talent and ingenuity, has no social identity beyond her ladyship.

From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2022

“With three younger sisters grown up,” replied Elizabeth, smiling, “your ladyship can hardly expect me to own it.”

From Slate • Dec. 3, 2019

When her ladyship met the new footman, she asked: "Don't I know you from Lark Pies To Cranchesterford?"

From The Guardian • Oct. 11, 2012

I would ask your ladyship to extend the order.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2012

“I won’t have her ladyship blaming me when she starts snoring in front of her guests.”

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine