transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈlā-dē ]
noun
( plural ladies )
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hlǣfdige, from hlāf bread + -dige (akin to dǣge kneader of bread) — more at loaf , dairy
Date: before 12th century
1.
a. : a woman having proprietary rights or authority especially as a feudal superior
b. : a woman receiving the homage or devotion of a knight or lover
2. capitalized : Virgin Mary — usually used with Our
3.
a. : a woman of superior social position
b. : a woman of refinement and gentle manners
c. : woman , female — often used in a courteous reference
show the lady to a seat
or usually in the plural in address
ladies and gentlemen
4.
a. : wife
b. : girlfriend , mistress
5.
a. : any of various titled women in Great Britain — used as the customary title of (1) a marchioness, countess, viscountess, or baroness or (2) the wife of a knight, baronet, member of the peerage, or one having the courtesy title of lord and used as a courtesy title for the daughter of a duke, marquess, or earl
b. : a woman who is a member of an order of knighthood — compare dame