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单词 ladyly
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Definition of ladyly in English:

ladyly

(also ladily)
adjective ˈleɪdɪli
rare
  • Befitting or characteristic of a lady; noble; ladylike.

adverb ˈleɪdɪli
rare
  • In a manner befitting or characteristic of a lady; in a noble or ladylike way.

Origin

Late Middle English; earliest use found in Pearl. From lady + -ly. In later use probably after lordly, gentlemanly
Middle English; earliest use found in Ancrene Riwle. From lady + -ly.

 
 

Definition of ladyly in US English:

ladyly

(also ladily)
adjectiveˈleɪdɪli
rare
  • Befitting or characteristic of a lady; noble; ladylike.

adverbˈleɪdɪli
rare
  • In a manner befitting or characteristic of a lady; in a noble or ladylike way.

Origin

Late Middle English; earliest use found in Pearl. From lady + -ly. In later use probably after lordly, gentlemanly<br>Middle English; earliest use found in Ancrene Riwle. From lady + -ly.

 
 
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