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Meanings of lady in English

Russian
леди
Portuguese
senhora
Catalan
senyora
Spanish
dama

A woman of refinement.

        Related terms
        леди
        Portuguese
        lady
        Catalan
        aristòcrata

        A woman of the peerage in Britain.

            lady

            Historically polite address for a female person.

                  Usage of lady in English
                  1
                  Find in the Glossary the meaning of: sire; knight; lady; glens; towers.
                  The Elson Readers, Book 5
                  2
                  Hafeez tweeted: Met an inspirational Young lady today morning at Golf course.
                  The Guardian
                  3
                  Thus why would this young lady come forward in hope of justice?
                  The Guardian
                  4
                  One lady said that the situation was 'out of control and dangerous'.
                  Independent.ie
                  5
                  Charmingly bossy service from the lady of the house, and great value.
                  The Guardian
                  6
                  The young lady who answered said I'm afraid I don't know anything.
                  The new yorker
                  7
                  Before Judah had a chance to respond, Mercy said, Enough, young lady.
                  Sanctuary
                  8
                  You interrupted a perfectly good pipe, I'll have you know, young lady.
                  James Potter and the Curse of the Gatekeeper
                  9
                  It's not a good idea for a young lady to walk alone.
                  The Fame Game
                  10
                  Watson, do you know this lady? said a sweet, concerned female voice.
                  Rakes and radishes
                  11
                  In the evening I told him about the lady in the restaurant-car.
                  Castellinaria, and Other Sicilian Diversions
                  12
                  A week ago the lady went up to get things in order.
                  The new yorker
                  13
                  So go now, dear lady, go in good scent And good fortune.
                  Jitterbug Perfume
                  14
                  Some weeks the lady is good looking and some weeks they're not.
                  The Guardian
                  15
                  Grace Douglas was a lovely lady, although not looking her best today.
                  Don't cry
                  16
                  His good lady has taken her rightful place in the box now.
                  The Guardian
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                  Translations for lady
                  Spanish
                  dama
                  Lady through the time
                  Lady across language varieties
                  United Kingdom
                  Common
                  United States of America
                  Less common
                  Australia
                  Less common
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