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Ladyship

/ˈleɪ.di.ʃɪp/

Term of respect for a woman of the peerage without using her title.

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noun
  1. 1

    Term of respect for a woman of the peerage without using her title.

    ""Her ladyship will be unable to attend tonight," he said, with a wink because he hadn't said why."

  2. 2

    (English and Commonwealth) Formal form of address for a lady judge (as opposed to the informal "judge").

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