lordship

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: lord-ship (2)

English Definition

Supreme power or rule; also used as a title of respect for a judge or nobleman.

Example Sentence

They pledged their loyalty to his lordship.

US IPA /ˈlɔːrd.ʃɪp/
UK IPA /ˈlɔːd.ʃɪp/