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   lady

   /ˈleɪdi/

   noun

   • 1. a polite or formal way of referring to a woman: "I spoke to the lady at the travel agency" Similar womanadult femalefemalegirllasslassieFrauSignoraSeñorainformal:birdwifewifiegalsistersheilaarchaic:gentlewomanmaiddamsel
   • ▪ used as a courteous designation for a female fellow member of the House of Commons: "the Right Honourable Lady promised me her support"
   • ▪ used as an informal, often brusque, form of address to a woman: North American "I'm sorry, lady, but you have the wrong number"
   • 2. a woman of good social position: "lords and ladies were once entertained at the house" Similar noblewomangentlewomanduchesscountesspeeressviscountessbaronessdamegrand dame
   • ▪ a courteous, decorous, or genteel woman: "his wife was a real lady, with such nice manners"
   • ▪ (in the UK) a title used by peeresses, female relatives of peers, the wives and widows of knights, etc.: "Lady Caroline Lamb"
   • ▪ a woman at the head of a household: "a portrait of the lady of the house"
   • 3. a man's wife: dated "the vice president and his lady"
   • ▪ a female lover or girlfriend: dated "the young man bought a rose for his lady"
   • ▪ a woman to whom a man, especially a knight, is chivalrously devoted. historical
   • 4. a women's public toilet. British

   Word Origin Old Englishhlǣfdīge (denoting a woman to whom homage or obedience is due, such as the wife of a lord, also specifically the Virgin Mary), from hlāf ‘loaf’ + a Germanic base meaning ‘knead’, related to dough; compare with lord. In Lady Day and other compounds where it signifies possession, it represents the Old English genitive hlǣfdīgan ‘(Our) Lady's’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. ladyhood noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLADY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   LADY definition: 1. a polite or old-fashioned way of referring to or talking to a woman: 2. a woman who behaves in…. Learn more.

   • English (US)

     LADY meaning: 1. a polite or old-fashioned way of referring...

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   Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of the word lady, which can mean a woman of high social position, a wife, or a woman in general. See examples of lady in sentences and related phrases and articles.

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   noun. a woman regarded as having the characteristics of a good family and high social position. a polite name for a woman.

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the word lady, a term for a woman of high social standing, refinement, or rank. Find out the different contexts, forms, and examples of lady in various dictionaries and sources.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and grammar of the word lady, as well as its synonyms, collocations, and examples. Find out how to use lady as a polite term, a title, or a form of address in different contexts.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionlady noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   noun. /ˈleɪdi/. /ˈleɪdi/. (plural ladies) Idioms. [countable]a word used to mean ‘woman’ that some people, especially older people, consider is more polite. There's a lady waiting to see you. an old/elderly lady. He was with an attractive young lady.

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   noun. a woman of refinement. “a chauffeur opened the door of the limousine for the grand lady ”. synonyms: dame, gentlewoman, ma'am, madam. see more. see less. types: grande dame. a middle-aged or elderly woman who is stylish and highly respected.