"lady-like" meaning in All languages combined

See lady-like on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more lady-like [comparative], most lady-like [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} lady-like (comparative more lady-like, superlative most lady-like)
  1. Alternative form of ladylike. Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: ladylike
    Sense id: en-lady-like-en-adj-engcojmn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "ref": "1997 spring, Sandra Perlmutter, “Message from the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports”, in Linda K. Bunker, editor, Physical Activity & Sport in the Lives of Girls: Physical & Mental Health Dimensions from an Interdisciplinary Approach: Executive Summary: The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports: Report […], Washington, D.C.: President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, →OCLC, page 5",
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