Meanings
alternative Lordness
- uncountableThe state or condition of a lord
Olivier luxuriated in his lordness.
2004, Mel Gussow, Michael Gambon: A Life in Acting - Page 902 more examples
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 DanceYes, she would be devoted to the spirit, to him, praising his lordness and his magnificence.
2015, Marlon James, John Crow's Devil - uncountablelordship
“Oh yes, your lordness. We soon see.”
2013, Eric Allan Smith, Goblin City - Page 361 more example
“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
Origin
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