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ladylove

[ ley-dee-luhv ]

noun

  1. a beloved woman; sweetheart or mistress.


ladylove

/ ˈleɪdɪˌlʌv /

noun

  1. rare.
    a beloved woman


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Word History and Origins

Origin of ladylove1

First recorded in 1725–35; lady + love

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Example Sentences

Sisters, give leave to Monsieur de Boulingrin to pass, that he may go to the castle, and kiss his ladylove.

His silent ladylove might occasionally be seen flitting from bough to bough.

Jupiter vainly sought his missing ladylove, and it was only long afterward that he discovered her and her little bear son Arcas.

He had won his ladylove at last, and the only further doubt remained as to how the matter was to be carried out.

It was about this time that Giorgione's ladylove won fame by discarding him in that foolish, fishwife fashion.

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