Etymology

ladily

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Today it means: Of or having the qualities of a lady. Full definition →

Middle English ladily, ladyly
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ladily · adjective1

  1. Middle English · inherited fromladily, ladyly
  2. English todayladily

From Middle English ladily, ladyly; equivalent to lady + -ly (adjectival suffix).

ladily · adverb2

  1. Middle English · inherited fromladily, ladyly
  2. English todayladily

From Middle English ladily, ladyly; equivalent to lady + -ly (adverbial suffix).

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