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milady

noun

mi-ˈlā-dē

Definition of milady

as in lady

a woman of high birth or social position the 18th-century quack Franz Anton Mesmer specialized in the curing of those mysterious ailments of which pampered miladies often complained

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The store operates with the help of several neighborhood ladies who volunteer their time.

— Debbie Elliott, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026
In contrast, the couple who were the vice president and second lady for George and Martha Washington, the remarkable John and Abigail Adams, took just the opposite approach.

— Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of lady

Noun

The countess’ tale highlights the obsession with women’s appearances across time while adding to the show’s fun campiness and gothic nature.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
Porcaroli later expanded on her character, a countess and the stepdaughter of an Italian criminal.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026

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While gearing up to send the Sussex children to their second school this month, the duchess was added to a Whatsapp group created for parents.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026
The duchess shared a video on Instagram showing herself walking hand-in-hand with Harry and other family moments, including Lilibet riding a bicycle with Archie running alongside her.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

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