lady

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Translations 1.3.3 References 1.4 See also 2 Italian 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Noun

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[edit] Etymology

From Middle English lavedi, from Old English hlǣfdīġe, originally literally ‘loaf-kneader’.

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈleɪdi/, SAMPA: /"leIdi/
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• Rhymes: -eɪdi
• Hyphenation: la‧dy

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lady (plural ladies)

1. (historical) 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 polite term referring to a woman.

   Please direct this lady to the soft furnishings department.

5. (ladies; in plural only) A polite form of address to women

   Ladies and gentlemen, it is a pleasure to ...

   Follow me, ladies!

   • Usage note: The equivalent form of address to one woman is madam or ma'am.
6. (slang) (singular) An impolite form of address to a woman.

   Hey, lady, move your car!

7. (ladies' or ladies) Toilets intended for use by women.
8. (familiar) An affectionate term for one's wife or girlfriend.

   But soft, what light through yonder window breaks...? It is my lady, O it is my love! -Romeo and Juliet

9. (slang) a queen (the playing card)
10. (archaic) (attributive) (with a professional title) Who is a woman.

    A lady doctor.

[edit] Derived terms

• Look at pages starting with lady.

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[edit] References

• Weisenberg, Michael (2000) The Official Dictionary of Poker. MGI/Mike Caro University. ISBN 978-1880069523

[edit] See also

• lord
• gentleman

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[edit] Noun

lady f. inv.

1. lady (wife of a lord; important woman)