ladies' gallery
Britishnoun
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a gallery in the old House of Commons set aside for women spectators
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a portion of the strangers' gallery of the new House of Commons similarly reserved
Example Sentences
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When Cynthia reached the ladies' gallery she had some trouble to find a place whence she could command the House.
From The Turnstile by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)
The luncheon was nearly over, the speeches were about to begin, and the ladies' gallery was buzzing like a hive of bees, when I took my seat in it.
From The Woman Thou Gavest Me Being the Story of Mary O'Neill by Caine, Hall, Sir
Suddenly there was a confusion in the ladies' gallery, cries, a babble of tongues.
From The King of Schnorrers Grotesques and Fantasies by Zangwill, Israel
I had an excellent place in the front row of the ladies' gallery, and heard and saw everything.
From Letters of a Diplomat's Wife 1883-1900 by Waddington, Mary King
He always had something to say, and was the chief factor in filling the ladies' gallery.
From A Man of Two Countries by Dowling, Colista M.
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