demyship

/dɛmɪʃɪp/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or fact of being deprived of a dignity, title, or office, especially a royal or noble title.

“The loss of his duchy was a great blow to his demyship.”

2. noun

A person who has been deprived of a dignity, title, or office.

“After the revolution, many nobles were reduced to demyship, their titles and lands confiscated.”

Synonyms

  • deprival
  • privation

Antonyms

  • installation
  • investiture