ladies-in-waiting

A form of lady-in-waiting — A lady, often a noblewoman, in the household of a queen, princess, or other woman of higher rank who attends her as a personal assistant, generally a role considered an honour.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of lady-in-waiting
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