ladyship

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"You would not wish to bring more sorrow upon her, would you God forbid, Mr. Pendrergrass; and if I could take the sorrow from her heart, I would willingly, and bear it myself to the grave; for her ladyship has been a good lady to me.

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  1. noun Used with Your, Her, or Their as a title and form of address for a woman or women holding the rank of lady.

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  • A tiny little woman, white-haired and silver-eyed with age, her ladyship was a kindly soul who would never, Sophie knew, intentionally cause anyone harm. —  A Lady of Expectations
  • Tinkerton said dully that her ladyship was always the same, very kind. —  Death of a Peer - Ngaio Marsh - Alleyn 10: 1940
  • It's what her ladyship is always saying that we ought to do the best we can for the lads that's fighting for us against the Germans--so long as they behave themselves. —  Our Casualty, and Other Stories 1918
  • O, your ladyship is abounding in all excellence, particularly that of phrase LADY PLYANT. —  The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2]
  • Lady Derby wore about her neck and in her bosom a portrait; the queen inquired about it, but her ladyship was anxious to conceal it. —  Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 (of 3)
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/ˈleɪdɪʃɪp/
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