Examples of lady of the house in a Sentence
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In the early years, after the death of William’s first wife, Eliza was the de facto lady of the house, hosting dinners for William’s eminent literary colleagues.
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Heller McAlpin, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2023
Heller McAlpin, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of lady of the house was
in the 14th century
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“Lady of the house.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lady%20of%20the%20house. Accessed 9 Dec. 2023.
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