Word: Lady
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Old English hlǣfdīge (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’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈleɪdi
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a polite or formal way of referring to a woman
Short Definition:polite way of referring to woman
Examples:- I spoke to the lady at the travel agency
- a lady doctor
Definition:
a woman of good social position
Short Definition:woman of good social position
Examples:- lords and ladies were once entertained at the house
Definition:
a man's wife
Short Definition:man's wife
Examples:- the vice president and his lady
Definition:
a women's public toilet.
Short Definition:women's public toilet
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