lady
Translation
lady, woman
Examples
An old lady was sitting on the bench.
An old lady was sitting on the bench.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome!
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome!
Grammar Patterns
a lady a polite term for a woman An old lady was sitting on the bench.
Similar Words
woman, gentlewoman
Etymology
From Old English 'hlǣfdige' (bread-kneader), from 'hlāf' (loaf) + 'dige' (kneader).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'lady' of the house, originally the one who managed the bread. Now a polite term for a woman.