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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 sea hag in Widow’s Bay, by contrast, is a monstrous cross between Samara from The Ring, the entity from It Follows, and the lady in the bathtub from The Shining.

— Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
In my novel, Schar’s archnemesis, head deaconess Sheila Battle, began as a typical judgmental, holier-than-thou church lady.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of lady

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Though the film initially received criticism for its unconventional portrayal of the young French queen (intentionally opting for an anachronistically stylish over stuffily period-appropriate approach), 20 years later, its legacy is undeniable.

— Stephanie Sporn, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
Now, the king and queen apparently want to bury the hatchet with Harry and Meghan—but the same can’t be said for Prince William.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 5 Oct. 2026

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The villa was built in 1854 to be the lakeside estate for a countess and her family, but just 20 years later, was converted into a hotel.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
When Bridget and Lizzie meet in Monster, the two bond over a French book that Bridget has with her, an account of the 16th-century countess Elizabeth Báthory (called Elizabetta on the show, also played by Vicky Krieps).

— Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of countess

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After the duke’s death in 1972, the duchess, in increasingly poor health, fretted about what to do with her massive collection.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026
The dramatic result featured a Chantilly lace bodysuit, corseted overdress, and two long ribbons of duchess satin down the back.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

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