German

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Etymology

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Partial calque of English ladyship, equivalent to Lady +‎ -schaft.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈlɛɪ̯diˌʃaft/, /ˈleːdiˌʃaft/

Noun

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Ladyschaft f (genitive Ladyschaft, plural Ladyschaften, masculine Lordschaft)

  1. Ladyship (title of a lady)
    Ihre Ladyschaft wird Sie gleich empfangen.
    Her Ladyship will receive you in a moment.

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