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lordness en · NOUN

Etymology

From lord + -ness.

Meanings

1. (uncountable) The state or condition of a lord
   • 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, Linda O'Brien-Rothe, Songs that Make the Road Dance:
   • Yes, she would be devoted to the spirit, to him, praising his lordness and his magnificence. 2015, Marlon James, John Crow's Devil:
   • Olivier luxuriated in his lordness. 2004, Mel Gussow, Michael Gambon: A Life in Acting - Page 90:
2. (uncountable, used as a title) lordship
   • “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.” 2014, R. J. Amado, Everland Volume I: Opal's Book of Winter:
   • “Oh yes, your lordness. We soon see.” 2013, Eric Allan Smith, Goblin City - Page 36:

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