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ladyism

ladyism noun: a ladylike behaviour or turn of phrase.

Noun

ladyism (plural ladyisms)

  1. (dated) A ladylike behaviour or turn of phrase.

Forms of ladyism

pluralladyisms

Origin of ladyism

From lady + -ism.

Questions about ladyism

What does ladyism mean?
Ladyism means a ladylike behaviour or turn of phrase.
What part of speech is ladyism?
Ladyism is a noun.
What is the plural of ladyism?
The plural of ladyism is ladyisms.

Words near ladyism in the dictionary

  1. ladyfy
  2. ladyfying
  3. ladyhood
  4. ladying
  5. ladyish
  6. ladyism
  7. ladyisms
  8. ladykiller
  9. ladykillers
  10. ladykilling
  11. ladykin

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