2004, Alice Sheppard, Families of the King: Writing Identity in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, page 27
For example, we know that Alfred did connect land tenure with lordship and that he was particularly interested in questions of military service(..)
2011, Daniel Frankforter, Word of God - Words of Men: The Use and Abuse of Scripture, page 93
Lordship entails both privilege and responsibility. Lords have power over their subjects, but that power is granted them so that they can protect and provide for others.
puhekieltätitle Title applied to a lord (except an archbishop or duke, who is called Grace) or a formal form of address applied to a judge (in Great Britain), etc.
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'He's had his bath,' she said. 'He's just had his bath, bless his little lordship's heart.'
But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.