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noun
a young, usually unmarried woman of refinement, grace, etc.
any young woman.
a girlfriend; sweetheart; fiancée.
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Origin of young lady
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425
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British Dictionary definitions for young lady
young lady
noun
a girlfriend; sweetheart
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