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charlady

[ chahr-ley-dee ]

noun

, British.
, plural char·la·dies.


charlady

/ ˈtʃɑːˌleɪdɪ /

noun

  1. another name for charwoman


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Word History and Origins

Origin of charlady1

First recorded in 1905–10; char(woman) + lady

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Example Sentences

Even Joan major, who has been known to rout our charlady in single combat, finds it irresistible.

The portly charlady who rules despotically in my chambers is an example.

So, in unamiable mood, I began to rate my charlady about the dust which gives its brown tone to London interiors.

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