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Meaning of ladies
The primary meaning of the word "ladies" refers to women or females, especially those considered to be refined, polite, and well-mannered.
Etymology of ladies
The word "ladies" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, where it was derived from the word "hlæfdige", which meant "mistress of a household" or "lady of the house".
The word is also related to the Old English word "hlaf", which meant "bread" or "loaf", and the suffix "-dige", which meant "maker" or "provider".
Over time, the word "ladies" evolved to refer to women of high social status, and eventually came to be used as a polite or formal way of addressing or referring to women in general.
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Definitions
- The word "ladies" is defined by Oxford Languages as a polite or old-fashioned way of referring to women, especially those considered to be refined, polite, and well-mannered.
- It can also refer to a group of women, especially those who are considered to be of high social status or who are part of a particular organization or community.
Usage Examples
- The ladies in the room were impressed by the speaker's eloquence.
- The ladies' auxiliary is a group of women who volunteer at the local hospital.
- The ladies' room is located down the hall, to your left.
- The ladies' team won the championship game last night.