English

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• Lordness

Noun

lordness ‎(uncountable)

1. The state or condition of a lord
   • 2004, Mel Gussow, Michael Gambon: A Life in Acting - Page 90:

     Olivier luxuriated in his lordness.

   • 2015, Linda O'Brien-Rothe, Songs that Make the Road Dance:

     You left your lordness, your person doer of justice, maker of order. In your hands, in your feet, then you embrace them carefully like a baby, [...]

   • 2015, Marlon James, John Crow's Devil:

     Yes, she would be devoted to the spirit, to him, praising his lordness and his magnificence.

2. (used as a title) lordship
   • 2013, Eric Allan Smith, Goblin City - Page 36:

     “Oh yes, your lordness. We soon see.”

   • 2014, R. J. Amado, Everland Volume I: Opal's Book of Winter:

     “Your Lordness, we would humbly exchange these fine gifts if you would allow us to borrow your Four Horses of the Apocalypse for our journeys.”