
Origin of "milady" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Sep 22, 2011 · Yes, milady comes from "my lady". Milady (from my lady) is an English term of address to a noble woman. It is the female form of milord. And here's some background on …
meaning - Can you still call a woman "handsome"? - English …
I have always tried to understand the use of the word handsome in letter to a lady friend, but refrained from doing so, because I didn't know whether the word would be a thoughtful gesture …
word choice - The use of the term 'gentlewoman' - English …
May 22, 2017 · There are sometimes difficulties with using 'ladies' or 'lady' alone, but that is another longer question entirely to address all those contexts. But for this question, the answer …
Why "ladybird"? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Nov 22, 2010 · In case you don't know, in British English, the little red-with-black-spots insect is not called a "ladybug", as in North America, but a "ladybird". This seems rather a poor act of …
"Gentleman" is to "male" as what is to "female"? [duplicate]
For males, it's gentleman; and for females?@rbhattarai Sometimes "real lady" means "having female organs" in addition to identifying as female. Pretty much anything involving gender is a …
What is the origin of the saying, "faint heart never won fair lady"?
Having heard the phrase, "faint heart never won fair lady" for the third time in very short span, I'm determined to find out its origin. Unfortunately, when I Google, I'm getting a bunch of low-q...
How did the word "beaver" come to be associated with vagina?
Conclusion It is quite astonishing that the "young lady named Eva" limerick's takeoff on the street game of Beaver—a game that seems to have hastened the demise of the beard during the …
Lady's Ladies' or ladies - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Feb 22, 2019 · The plural possessive is "ladies'." "Lady" is singular, so if you were referring solely to one woman's shoes, it would be "the lady's shoes." As for your second question, I'm …
How does one write the name of a married female and spouse in a …
Mar 20, 2011 · In a list of classmates, how is the name of a married female and spouse listed? Is the female given name or her husband's given name written first? How is the maiden name …
Can "Mr", "Mrs", etc. be used with a first name?
Jan 7, 2012 · This is very common and proper in the southern United States. It is most often used by children speaking to adults they know well such as neighbors, friends' parents, more casual …