ladies-in-waiting

[ ley-deez-in-wey-ting ]

/ ˈleɪ diz ɪnˈweɪ tɪŋ /

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I remained in the outer salon talking to the ladies-in-waiting.
Letters of a Diplomat's Wife|Mary King Waddington
The King fell asleep in the midst of his councillors, the Queen with her ladies-in-waiting.
Favorite Fairy Tales|Logan Marshall
Early next morning the King, Queen, ladies-in-waiting, and officers came out to see where the Princess had been.
The Yellow Fairy Book|Leonora Blanche Alleyne Lang
She continued her progress, proceeding to her apartments followed by her ladies-in-waiting.
Their Majesties as I Knew Them|Xavier Paoli

Accompanied by their ladies-in-waiting they met at the church door.
Myths and Legends of All Nations|Various