lordship

Example Sentences

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In 2020, Cambodia’s king had bestowed upon Chen the title of neak oknha, similar to a lordship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Does his lordship simply need some Pepto, or is something more dire in store? 

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2016

I hope your comment on Dick Pound being impressed by Coe's lordship and medal was written in the spirit of satire.

From New York Times • Jan. 14, 2016

He helped the French king in his fight against the English, and was rewarded with the lordship of Aubigny.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2014

His lordship sagged into his seat, his shoulders slumped, his legs splayed, his hands resting on the arms of his throne as if the weight of them were too much to bear.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin