n. archaic being a lady. her (or your or their) ladyship (or ladyships) 1 a respectful form of reference or address to a Lady or Ladies. 2 iron. a form of reference or address to a woman thought to be giving herself airs.
LADYSHIP
Meaning of LADYSHIP in English
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012