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Webster 1913 Edition

Lordship

Lord′ship

,
Noun.
1.
The state or condition of being a lord; hence (with his or your), a title applied to a lord (except an archbishop or duke, who is called Grace) or a judge (in Great Britain), etc.
2.
Seigniory; domain; the territory over which a lord holds jurisdiction; a manor.
What lands and
lordships
for their owner know
My quondam barber.
Dryden.
3.
Dominion; power; authority.
They which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise
lordship
over them.
Mark x. 42.

Webster 1828 Edition

Lordship

LORD'SHIP

, n.
1.
The state of quality of being a lord; hence, a title of honor given to noblemen, except to dukes, who have the title of grace.
2.
A titulary compellation of judges and certain other persons in authority and office.
3.
Dominion; power; authority.
They who are accounted to rule over the Gentiles, exercise lordship over them. Mark 10.
4.
Seigniory; domain; the territory of a lord over which he holds jurisdiction; a manor.
What lands and lordships for their owner know my quondam barber.

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