lords-and-ladies

[ lawrdz-uhn-ley-deez ]

noun

, plural lords-and-la·dies.

1. (used with a singular verb) cuckoopint.

lords-and-ladies

noun

1. functioning as singular another name for cuckoopint

Word History and Origins

Origin of lords-and-ladies¹

First recorded in 1750–60

Example Sentences

The lodge itself rises up in front of the dock, a pile of dirt and sticks and collected logs built by the lords and ladies of that castle, its resident beavers.

From Seattle Times

Lords and ladies in ceremonial robes, judges in their wigs and soldiers with medals pinned to red tunics filed in alongside women wearing hats in spring shades and men in suits and kilts.

From Seattle Times

Though they're named Lords and Ladies at Charlotte and George's wedding, the Black nobles are denied entry into gentleman's clubs and access to the best seats at the opera.

From Salon

Lords and ladies attending Saturday’s abbey service will wear business suits and dresses, instead of their red robes and coronets.

From Washington Post

The lords and ladies in attendance will not wear their red robes and coronets, but business suits and dresses.

From Washington Post