lady
noun
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An aristocratic title for a woman; the wife of a lord and/or a woman who holds the position in her own right; a title for a peeress, the wife of a peer or knight, and the daughters and daughters-in-law of certain peers.
“Sir John Smith and Lady Smith.”
- 2
A high priestess.
noun
- 1
The mistress of a household.
- 2
A woman of breeding or higher class, a woman of authority.
“"I would like the dining room to be fully set by tonight; would you do so?" "Yes, my lady".”
- 3
The feminine of lord.
- 4
A title for someone married to a lord or gentleman.
- 5
A title that can be used instead of the formal terms of marchioness, countess, viscountess or baroness.
- 6
(polite or used by children) A woman: an adult female human.
“Please direct this lady to the soft furnishings department.”
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(in the plural) A polite reference or form of address to women.
“Ladies and gentlemen, it is a pleasure to be here today. Follow me, ladies!”
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Used to address a female.
“Hey, lady, move your car!”
- 9
(ladies' or ladies) Toilets intended for use by women.
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(familiar) A wife or girlfriend; a sweetheart.
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A woman to whom the particular homage of a knight was paid; a woman to whom one is devoted or bound.
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A queen (the playing card).
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(with a professional title) Who is a woman.
“A lady doctor.”
- 14
The triturating apparatus in the stomach of a lobster, consisting of calcareous plates; so called from a fancied resemblance to a seated female figure.
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A five-pound note. (Rhyming slang, Lady Godiva for fiver.)
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A woman’s breast.
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