lordships
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:He descended from a family of lordships and was very proud of his heritage.
Definition:The status or quality of being a lord or nobleman
From lordship
Example:He was awarded a peerage, thus becoming a member of the higher houses of parliament.
Definition:A class in the aristocracy, especially in the United Kingdom, consisting of peers (lords) and their wives
From peerage
Example:The king granted lordships and fiefdoms to his loyal supporters to reward their service.
Definition:A territory or property held by a vassal in exchange for service to a lord
From fiefdom
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