milady
Americannoun
plural
miladies-
an English noblewoman (often used as a term of address).
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a woman regarded as having fashionable or expensive tastes.
milady's spring wardrobe.
noun
Etymology
Origin of milady
1830–40; < French < English my lady
Example Sentences
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"And how are you tonight, milady?"
From Literature
"The time has come, milady," said Miss Priest softly.
From Literature
Simonson said bars like Milady’s in New York have done a great job reintroducing their version of a craft Appletini made with fresh fruit and professional technique.
From Salon
In his Jeeves stories, Bertie Wooster is briefly employed by a magazine called Milady's Boudoir, which was housed "in one of those rummy streets in the Covent Garden neighbourhood".
From BBC
“That’s a no-no, milady,” the imp said, a cold gleam in its eyes.
From Literature
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