n. The state of being a landlord; the characteristics of a landlord; specifically, in Great Britain, the relation of landlords to tenants, especially as regards leased agricultural lands. J. S. Mill. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Lord + -ing, 3. ]
☞ In the plural, a common ancient mode of address equivalent to “Sirs” or “My masters.” [ 1913 Webster ]
Therefore, lordings all, I you beseech. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]