ladyship
[
ley
-dee-ship]
/ˈleɪ diˌʃɪp/
noun
1.
(
often initial capital letter
) the form used in speaking of or to a woman having the title of
Lady
(usually preceded by
her
or
your
).
2.
the rank of a
lady
.
Origin
1175-1225;
Middle English;
see
lady
,
-ship
British Dictionary definitions for
ladyship
Ladyship
/
ˈleɪdɪʃɪp
/
noun
1.
preceded by
your or her.
a title used to address or refer to any peeress except a duchess