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Gray Lady

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Definition of Gray Lady

: a volunteer worker of the American Red Cross who provides nonprofessional care and services for the sick and convalescent usually in hospitals

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History and Etymology for Gray Lady

so called from the gray uniform worn on duty

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“Gray Lady.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gray%20Lady. Accessed 28 Jun. 2022.

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