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lady

History a woman with proprietary rights and authority, as over a manor

Lady

1. (in Britain) a title of honour borne by various classes of women of the peerage
2. Our Lady a title of the Virgin Mary
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LADY

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["Key Concepts in the INCAS Multicomputer Project", J. Nehmer et al IEEE Trans Soft Eng SE-13(8):913-923 (Aug 1987)].
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"No, winking isn't ladylike. I'll lift my eyebrows if any thing is wrong, and nod if you are all right.
"Having understood as much, I was rather astonished to find her so very ladylike! But she is really quite the gentlewoman."
Animated by degrees, she began to change, just as a grave night-sky changes at the approach of sunrise: first it seemed as if her forehead cleared, then her eyes glittered, her features relaxed, and became quite mobile; her subdued complexion grew warm and transparent; to me, she now looked pretty; before, she had only looked ladylike.
Bread looked for a moment at his open palm, and then, as if fascinated by the novelty of the gesture, extended her own ladylike fingers.
The designs are incorporated with colours like luminous papaya, gold jacquard, cherry red, emerald green and sweet, ladylike pastel.
From Matthew Williamson (known for his vibrant boho prints) and Studio by Preen (who offer modern ladylike silhouettes) to royal favourite Jenny Packham (renowned for her stunning red carpet gowns), there really is a collection for every customer and occasion.
Next season Posh orders that we spice up our lives with overthe-knee peep-toe boots (book your pedicures now) and a mix of high end tailoring and ladylike classics.
But ladylike reclining poses befitting a regal creature of her stature?
Seeing their frilly, ladylike ensembles decades later had an unexpected effect on the designer, and in turn influenced the collection's ruffle, lace, and tulle-trimmed silhouettes, boasting voluminous bishop sleeves and candy-colored florals.
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