"ladyhood" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: lady + -hood Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|lady|hood}} lady + -hood Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ladyhood (uncountable)
  1. the quality or state of being a lady or ladylike. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: ladihood
    Sense id: en-ladyhood-en-noun-cUWPco99 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -hood

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