n. [ Lord + -ing, 3. ] 1. The son of a lord; a person of noble lineage. [ Obs. ] Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A little lord; a lordling; a lord, in contempt or ridicule. [ Obs. ] Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ 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 ]