noun Date: before 12th century 1. the rank or dignity of a lord, the authority or power of a lord ; dominion , the territory under the jurisdiction of a lord ; seigniory
LORDSHIP
Meaning of LORDSHIP in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012