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

It says: "For, as long as 100 of us remain alive, never will we on any conditions be subjected to the lordship of the English."

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2021

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

Within a year she was dismissing servants, ordering about his household knights, even speaking for his lordship when he was indisposed.

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