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lady

noun

la·​dy ˈlā-dē How to pronounce lady (audio)
plural ladies
often attributive
1
a
: a woman having proprietary rights or authority especially as a feudal superior
b
: a woman receiving the homage or devotion of a knight or lover
2
capitalized : virgin mary
usually used with Our
3
a
: a woman of superior social position
b
: a woman of refinement and gentle manners
c
: woman, female
often used in a courteous reference
show the lady to a seat
or usually in the plural in address
ladies and gentlemen
4
5
a
: any of various titled women in Great Britain
used as the customary title of (1) a marchioness, countess, viscountess, or baroness or (2) the wife of a knight, baronet, member of the peerage, or one having the courtesy title of lord and used as a courtesy title for the daughter of a duke, marquess, or earl
b
: a woman who is a member of an order of knighthood compare dame

Example Sentences

Her mother was always telling her to act like a lady. He bumped into some lady walking to the bus stop. He helped a little old lady cross the street.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English hlǣfdige, from hlāf bread + -dige (akin to dǣge kneader of bread) — more at loaf, dairy

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of lady was before the 12th century

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