lordship
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.