Etymology

milady

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Today it means: An English noblewoman or gentlewoman; the form of address to such a person; a lady. Full definition →

First used 18th c.French milady ← English my Lady
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The story

  1. English · derived frommy Lady
  2. French · derived frommilady
  3. English todaymilady

Partly representing a colloquial pronunciation of my + lady, partly from French milady, from English my Lady. Compare milord.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 18th c. An English noblewoman or gentlewoman; the form of address to such a person; a lady.

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