lordship

Example Sentences

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To kill it is not to restate one’s lordship over the earth but rather to recognize and kill a destructive aspect in our own nature.

From New York Times • Feb. 16, 2023

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 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

Coming Up: Harold and Martha Levinson. During the bazaar, his lordship shows up!

From Time • Feb. 17, 2014

And I had gone on to say: 'Of course, his lordship was very fond of Mr Cardinal and took it very badly.'

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro