/'lɔ:dʃɪp; `lɔrdʃɪp/
n
1 [C] title used in speaking to or about a man of the rank of `Lord' 大人, 阁下, 爵爷, 老爷（称呼或提到有爵位身分的人时用的敬称）
*his/your lordship 爵爷大人
* their lordships 老爷
* (joc 谑) Would your lordship like a cup of tea? 阁下是否用茶?
2 [U] ~ (over sb/sth) (dated fml 旧, 文) authority; rule 权威; 统治.

n[C]
your/his lordship
used when talking to or talking about a lord, or when talking to a British judge or bishop
→ladyship
his lordship
BrE spoken a man who thinks he is very important - used humorously
　So when will his lordship be back?