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单词 young ladyship
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Definition of young ladyship in English:

young ladyship

noun ˌjʌŋ ˈleɪdɪʃɪp
  • 1With possessive adjective: a title of respect given to a young lady, especially one of noble rank. Also: a woman who is addressed as ‘your young ladyship’. Compare "ladyship" 2c. Now chiefly archaic.

  • 2The fact or condition of being a young lady.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Richard Steele. From young lady + -ship, in sense 1 after ladyship.

Definition of young ladyship in US English:

young ladyship

nounˌjʌŋ ˈleɪdɪʃɪp
  • 1With possessive adjective: a title of respect given to a young lady, especially one of noble rank. Also: a woman who is addressed as ‘your young ladyship’. Compare "ladyship" 2c. Now chiefly archaic.

  • 2The fact or condition of being a young lady.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Richard Steele. From young lady + -ship, in sense 1 after ladyship.

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