ladyly1
/ˈleɪdɪli/(also ladily) Now rare
adjective
Befitting or characteristic of a lady; noble; ladylike.
Origin
Late Middle English; earliest use found in Pearl. From lady + -ly. In later use probably after lordly, gentlemanly.
ladyly2
/ˈleɪdɪli/(also ladily) Now rare
adverb
In a manner befitting or characteristic of a lady; in a noble or ladylike way.
Origin
Middle English; earliest use found in Ancrene Riwle. From lady + -ly.
- sthenic
- STI
- stibnite
- stichomythia
- stick
- stickability
- stick around
- stick at
- stick at nothing
- stickball
- stickbuilt
- stick by
- stick 'em up!
- sticker
- sticker licker
- sticker price
- sticker shock
- stick fat
- stick-handle
- stickily
- stickiness
- sticking plaster
- sticking point
- stick in one's craw
- stick in one's mind (or memory)