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ladylove

American  
[ley-dee-luhv] / ˈleɪ diˌlʌv /

noun

  1. a beloved woman; sweetheart or mistress.


ladylove British  
/ ˈleɪdɪˌlʌv /

noun

  1. rare a beloved woman

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of ladylove

First recorded in 1725–35; lady + love

Example Sentences

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Bosch: I hope we see Quinn's officer ladylove again—ideally, either teaming up with or going against Carrie.

From Slate • Nov. 26, 2012

Unfortunately, Eddie's unconventional ladylove, the oracle's superior mouthpiece, persuades him to go on living.

From Time Magazine Archive

Who was watching the shop while the Governor was pursuing his ladylove?

From Time Magazine Archive

Thus it was not size alone that made King Kong and his ladylove a mismatch.

From Time Magazine Archive

I know that, and she is your ladylove.

From A Castle in Spain A Novel by De Mille, James

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