LADYSHIP

Ladyship

(noun) a title used to address any peeress except a duchess; “Your Ladyship”; “Her Ladyship”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

ladyship (plural ladyships)

Term of respect for a woman of the peerage without using her title.

(English and Commonwealth) Formal form of address for a lady judge (as opposed to the informal "judge").

Source: Wiktionary

La"dy*ship, n.

Definition: The rank or position of a lady; -- given as a title (preceded by her or your.) Your ladyship shall observe their gravity. B. Jonson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition