ladyhood

noun

la·​dy·​hood

ˈlādēˌhu̇d

1

: the state of being a lady : quality or nature of a lady

the changing status of woman from ladyhood to the position of political citizen

—Amy Loveman

2

: ladies

representative of the ladyhood of her day

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1666, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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