Associations to the word «Ladyship»

Wiktionary

LADYSHIP, noun. Term of respect for a woman of the peerage without using her title.
LADYSHIP, noun. (English & Commonwealth) Formal form of address for a lady judge (as opposed to the informal "judge")

Dictionary definition

LADYSHIP, noun. A title used to address any peeress except a duchess; "Your Ladyship"; "Her Ladyship".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley