"ladyling" meaning in All languages combined

See ladyling on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: ladylings [plural]
Etymology: From lady + -ling. Compare lordling. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|lady|ling}} lady + -ling Head templates: {{en-noun}} ladyling (plural ladylings)
  1. A young, petite, or unimportant lady.

Inflected forms

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          "ref": "1803, John Bristed, The adviser:",
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