- pronunciation:
- leI
di
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word History
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
ladies |
| definition 1: |
a polite term for a woman or girl.
- synonyms:
- madam
- similar words:
- female, girl, woman
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| definition 2: |
a woman of high social position, good manners, or good breeding.
- synonyms:
- gentlewoman
- similar words:
- doņa, matron
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| definition 3: |
a woman of the aristocracy; noblewoman.
- synonyms:
- gentlewoman, noblewoman
- similar words:
- baroness, countess, duchess, peeress
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| related words: |
broad, lass, madam, miss, noble, peer |
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Lady comes from an Old English word that means "kneader or maker of the bread."