"young-ladyism" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From young lady + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|young lady|ism}} young lady + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} young-ladyism (uncountable)
  1. (dated) Behaviour befitting, or typical of, a young lady. Tags: dated, uncountable Related terms: young-ladyish
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