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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

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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

Apparently, however, the Raja did not treat his ladylove with the liberality that she had expected.

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

It had needed but this, the sight of helpless distress in his ladylove, to finish his subjugation.

From The Tree of Knowledge A Novel by Reynolds, Mrs. Baillie

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