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ladies of leisure

ladies of leisure is the plural of lady of leisure.

Meaning of lady of leisure

Noun

lady of leisure (plural ladies of leisure)

  1. A lady who is of independent means and so does not need employment; one who is free from duties and responsibilities.
  2. (ironic) An unemployed woman or one who has retired from work.
  3. (euphemistic) A female prostitute.

Questions about ladies of leisure

What is ladies of leisure the plural of?
Ladies of leisure is the plural of lady of leisure.

Words near ladies of leisure in the dictionary

  1. ladies first
  2. ladies man
  3. Ladies Mayoress
  4. Ladies Mayoresses
  5. ladies men
  6. ladies of leisure
  7. ladies of light virtue
  8. ladies of pleasure
  9. ladies of the evening
  10. ladies of the night
  11. ladies paramount

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