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ladykin

noun
la·dy·kin | \ˈlādēkə̇n\
plural -s

Definition of ladykin 

: a little lady —sometimes used as an endearment

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First Known Use of ladykin

1632, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ladykin

lady entry 1 + -kin

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Dictionary Entries near ladykin

ladyish

lady-killer

lady-killing

ladykin

ladykind

ladyless

ladylike

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