lordship

Meanings

• noun

  The state or condition of being a lord; mastership, dominion, or jurisdiction.

  - "The lord of the manor held court in the great hall."
  - "The king's lordship extended over several provinces."

• noun

  A title given to a person of rank or nobility.

  - "Lord Montague was a nobleman from Verona."
  - "The lords of the realm convened in Parliament to discuss matters of state."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lordship
worship , keepship , scholarship

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Variants

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lordship , lordships

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Etymology

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From Old English hlāford 'lord, master, husband', from hlāf 'loaf' + weard 'guardian'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'lord' is also used in modern English to refer to a male god.

2. The phrase 'lord it over someone' means to dominate or control someone in a cruel or unjust way.

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Related Concepts

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1. feudalism: A social and political system based on land tenure, in which lords held lands and vassals owed them military service and allegiance.

2. nobility: A class of persons who are considered to be of high rank, often hereditary, and who hold titles and privileges.

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Culture

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In feudal Europe, a lord was a nobleman who held land directly from the monarch. Lords were responsible for governing their lands, providing military service, and maintaining justice. The concept of lordship was central to the feudal system, which lasted from the Middle Ages until the modern era.

How to Memorize "lordship"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a nobleman sitting on a throne, surrounded by his lands and vassals.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lordship' with the idea of mastery or dominion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'lord' comes from the Old English words 'hlāf' (loaf) and 'weard' (guardian).

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