ladies'
|la-dies'|
A2
/ˈleɪdiz/
(lady)
woman of status
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lady' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hlǣfdige', where 'hlāf' meant 'loaf' and 'dige' meant 'kneader'.
Historical Evolution
'hlǣfdige' transformed into the Middle English word 'lady', and eventually became the modern English word 'lady'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a woman of high rank', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a polite or formal way of referring to a woman'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural possessive form of 'lady', indicating ownership or association with more than one lady.
The ladies' room is on the second floor.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45