[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

ladyship \la"dyship\, n.
   the rank or position of a lady; -- given as a title preceded
   by her or your.
   1913 webster

         your ladyship shall observe their gravity. --b. jonson.
   1913 webster

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

ladyship
     n : a title used to address any peeress except a duchess; "your
         ladyship"; "her ladyship"

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