lordship

Example Sentences

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They demanded the end of lordship and recognized no authority but the king’s.

From New York Times • Feb. 16, 2022

It says: "For, as long as 100 of us remain alive, never will we on any conditions be subjected to the lordship of the English."

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2021

Does his lordship simply need some Pepto, or is something more dire in store? 

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2016

Coming Up: Harold and Martha Levinson. During the bazaar, his lordship shows up!

From Time • Feb. 17, 2014

At the close of dinner, which from a professional viewpoint had been executed without any significant difficulties, his lordship rose to address his guests.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro