"young-ladyism" meaning in English

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Noun

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
    Sense id: en-young-ladyism-en-noun-RwjSkOwk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ism

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