ladyship
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3ADJ.
accepted, unable
LADYSHIP + NOUN
fan, necklace, parlor, pearls, s
ADV.
graciously
Definitions
noun
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.
York got down and said very respectfully, "I beg your pardon, my lady, but these horses have not been reined up for three years, and my lord said it would be safer to bring them to it by degrees; but if your ladyship pleases, I can take them up a little more."
Formal form of address for a lady judge (as opposed to the informal "judge").
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6"Her ladyship will be unable to attend tonight," he said, with a wink because he hadn't said why.
WiktionaryYork got down and said very respectfully, "I beg your pardon, my lady, but these horses have not been reined up for three years, and my lord said it would be safer to bring them to it by degrees; but
WiktionaryHer Ladyship graciously accepted the invitation.
Tatoeba · #12775832Her Ladyship’s necklace sparkled in the moonlight.
Tatoeba · #12775860Her Ladyship entered the parlor with a regal air.
Tatoeba · #12775877Her Ladyship’s fan fluttered elegantly in her hand.
Tatoeba · #12775903