old lady
Americannoun
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a mother, usually one's own.
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a wife.
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a girlfriend or female lover, especially a female lover with whom one cohabits.
noun
Etymology
Origin of old lady
First recorded in 1775–85
Example Sentences
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I thought the little old lady was going to jump right out of her shoes.
From Literature
“You must tell Emma that her manners make me feel like an old lady. Which I’m not. I’m young and very hip, despite the gaggle of children running around here.”
From Literature
An old lady, old like a grandmother, sat on the bench in the waiting room.
From Literature
When the ceremonies were over, Sadako led the others straight to the old lady who sold cotton candy.
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The arrival of the new priest, scandalously young and bringing all the old ladies to mass several times a day.
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