charlady

[ chahr-ley-dee ]

noun

, British.

, plural char·la·dies.

1. a charwoman.

charlady

/ ˈtʃɑːˌleɪdɪ /

noun

1. another name for charwoman

Word History and Origins

Origin of charlady¹

First recorded in 1905–10; char(woman) + lady

Example Sentences

Even Joan major, who has been known to rout our charlady in single combat, finds it irresistible.

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The portly charlady who rules despotically in my chambers is an example.

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So, in unamiable mood, I began to rate my charlady about the dust which gives its brown tone to London interiors.

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