lordness

English

Alternative forms
  • Lordness

Etymology

From lord +‎ -ness.

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.”
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