lordship

Definition

n. a title used when speaking to or about a man with a high social rank, like a judge or a lord. People sometimes use it to joke about a man who is acting too important.

n. a title of address or reference for a man of noble rank or certain high-ranking officials, such as judges. Often used ironically or sarcastically to mock someone acting in an arrogant or entitled manner.

simple

“His lordship will see you in the library now.”

contextual

“The defense attorney addressed the judge as 'your lordship' throughout the lengthy trial proceedings.”

complex

“After he demanded that his tea be served at exactly sixty degrees, his roommates began mockingly referring to him as 'his lordship' whenever he entered the kitchen.”

Capitalised when used as a formal title of address ('Your Lordship') or reference ('His Lordship').

NOUN

Lordship(C2)